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title: "VTN_70338450 _ Electro Magnetic Release Unit (EMRU) 22 Mk1 Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032658"
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# VTN_70338450 _ Electro Magnetic Release Unit (EMRU) 22 Mk1 Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032658

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the UK Ministry of Defence, seeks to establish a support contract for the Electro Magnetic Release Unit (EMRU) 22 Mk1 on Merlin and Wildcat helicopters. This project is currently in the Award stage, with an estimated contract value of £300,000 excluding VAT and a duration of three years from 2022 to 2025, pending business case approval. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure, allowing the contracting authority to directly award the contract due to the exclusive technical capabilities of Portsmouth Aviation Limited, the chosen supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the aerospace and defence sectors, particularly those that specialise in repair and maintenance services for military aircraft and systems. Companies with technical expertise in supporting helicopter operations or those capable of providing similar services may find this contract especially relevant. The exclusive nature of this award underscores the importance of technical knowledge in securing public contracts, highlighting a competitive advantage for businesses with specialised skills and experience in military support services.

## Notice

The Merlin Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a contract with Portsmouth Aviation Limited (PAL) for Support of the Electro Magnetic Release Unit (EMRU) 22 Mk1 Equipment on the Merlin and Wildcat Helicopters for a contract period of 3 years (2022 to 2025) subject to business case approval, at an estimated total contract value of PS300k Ex. VAT. It is considered that a contract may be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2011 on the basis of technical reasons. Portsmouth Aviation Limited has exclusive knowledge and skills that are required to provide the support service required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract will be for the Support of the Electro Magnetic Release Unit (EMRU) 22 Mk1 Equipment on the Merlin and Wildcat Helicopters for a contract period of 3 years (2022 to 2025) subject to business case approval.

### Procurement Information

It is considered that a contract may be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2011 on the basis of technical reasons. Portsmouth Aviation Limited has exclusive knowledge and skills that are required to provide the support service required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008126-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORTSMOUTH AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35612300 - Support helicopters
- 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008126-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk

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