--- title: "Brightstar Lamps Procurement for Merlin Helicopters" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037ede" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037ede" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ede.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ede.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-11-03" --- # Brightstar Lamps Procurement for Merlin Helicopters Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037ede [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037ede) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037ede.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, has completed the Brightstar Lamps Procurement for Merlin Helicopters. The procurement involved the purchase of 23 Brightstar Lamps for use on the Merlin Aircraft, with a focus on helicopters. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The procurement aim was to obtain these specific lamps from L.F.D Limited to ensure compatibility with existing equipment. The procurement process was managed by the Merlin Delivery Team within the Ministry of Defence, with the contract currently active following the award to L.F.D Limited on November 3, 2022. This tender for Brightstar Lamps presents opportunities for businesses involved in goods manufacturing pertaining to helicopters and related parts. Companies specializing in the supply of helicopter components, particularly infra-red LED Search and Landing Lamps, would find this tender well-suited for competition. The requirement for interchangeability with existing in-service lamps, as specified by the Ministry of Defence, highlights the need for precise technical compatibility. Businesses capable of meeting these specific technical requirements and quality standards would have a competitive advantage in securing contracts of a similar nature within the defence and security sector. ## Notice Procurement of 23 Brightstar Lamps for Merlin Helicopters ### Lot Information Lot 1 x5 Brightstar II Lamps x18 Brightstar III Lamps ### Procurement Information The Merlin Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a supply contract with LFD Limited for the purchase of Brightstar infra-red LED Search and Landing Lamps (the "Lamps") for use on the Merlin Aircraft. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(b)(i) because the Lamps to be purchased are required by the Secretary of State for Defence as a partial replacement for, or in addition to, existing Lamps and to obtain the Lamps from a supplier other than LFD Limited would oblige the Secretary of State for Defence contracting authority to acquire Lamps having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility between the existing Lamps and the Lamps to be purchased and disproportionate technical difficulties in the operation and maintenance of the existing Lamps. LFD Limited are the sole manufacturer of the Lamps and the Secretary of State for Defence already has a supply of the Lamps which are used on the Puma 2 and Chinook fleets. Existing stock of the Lamps will be used to partly satisfy Merlin full fleet fit, the intended purchase will top up the existing stock of Lamps. The Lamps to be purchased must be interchangeable with existing in-service Lamps. Having a mix of Lamps in the Merlin fleet will lead to interoperability issues, preventing Lamps being switched from one aircraft to another, potentially restricting flexibility of use of the aircraft. The brackets and wiring on the aircraft has been specifically designed and cleared through the relevant airworthiness channels to be safe and fit for purpose for mounting these specific Lamps. If the Lamp was changed to an alternative type, the entire bracket design would have to be revisited, the associated assessments conducted and the safety arguments regenerated resulting in significant and disproportionate time delays and cost. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031120-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Nov 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 | £201,000 | ## 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | L.F.D | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 34711500 - Helicopters - 34731700 - Parts for helicopters - 35612300 - Support helicopters ## Release History - 3 Nov 2022 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031120-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55185 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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