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title: "VTN_70338450 _ Electro Magnetic Release Unit (EMRU) 22 Mk1 Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035fca"
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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-035fca

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through the Merlin Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract to Portsmouth Aviation Limited for the Support of the Electro Magnetic Release Unit (EMRU) on Merlin and Wildcat Helicopters for a 3-year period starting in 2022. The contract is valued at £300,000 excluding VAT and was signed on 25th March 2022. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons.

This contracting opportunity in the repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts sector presents business growth potential for companies with exclusive knowledge and skills in supporting helicopters. Businesses well-suited to compete would need to demonstrate expertise in this area and possess the necessary capabilities to provide the required support services. The location for this contract is in the UK, with Portsmouth Aviation Limited being the key supplier selected for this specialised service.

## Notice

Voluntary Transparency Notice REDACTED ITN Documents 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/022917-2022 |
| 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 | 18 Aug 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| 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

- 18 Aug 2022 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022917-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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