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title: "Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0491d1"
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# Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0491d1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin for the Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme, focused on repair and maintenance services for helicopters. Located in the UK, particularly in the South West (UKK) region, this contract falls under the industry category of services. Initiated under a limited procurement method without prior publication due to the specialised nature of the work, the Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme involves reviewing and addressing obsolescence issues in the Merlin Mk2 and Mk4/4a aircraft, with the contract valued at £1,000,000 and signed on 21 February 2024. This procurement is at the Award stage with contract completion status.

The Merlin Out of Service Extension Programme presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in aerospace, defence, and aircraft maintenance. Companies equipped with advanced technical know-how, specialised tools, and access to relevant technical data would find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Given the Ministry of Defence’s detailed requirements and Lockheed Martin's involvement as the main supplier, businesses that can offer supplementary or support services for the aerospace sector or have the potential to partake in future related contracts will find this development promising.

## Notice

Contract to undertake the Assessment Phase of the OSDEP Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Out of Service Extension Programme for Merlin Assessment Phase

### Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence has entered into a contract with Lockheed Martin to undertake a full review of and validation of the obsolescence issues anticipated to arise in with the airframes and equipment together with the associated training aids in the 2030+ timescale in order to extend the Out of Service date of the Merlin Mk2 and Mk4/4a 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)(a)(ii) because Lockheed Martin have the specific know-how, tools and equipment and access to the technical drawings, publications and manufacturing data pertaining to the relevant Merlin Mk2 aircraft to fulfil all the contractual requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026335-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOCKHEED MARTIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026335-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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