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title: "The Provision of Support for the Titan Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for the T-62T-2B Chinook and T-62-40C7EH Merlin Helicopters"
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# The Provision of Support for the Titan Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for the T-62T-2B Chinook and T-62-40C7EH Merlin Helicopters

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511b6

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a direct award contract with RTX Corporation for the provision of support for the Titan Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for the T-62T-2B Chinook and T-62-40C7EH Merlin helicopters. This contract was awarded under the Procurement Act 2023 due to technical reasons, citing Pratt & Whitney as the original equipment manufacturer with unique capabilities. The contract, valued at £7,500,000 gross, is set to commence on 1st November 2025 and last for two years with an optional 12-month extension. Key components of the contract include the repair and overhaul of the APU and the provision of a post-design service, classified under CPV code 50211210 for repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines. The award aligns with the defence and security category and serves to maintain the operational readiness and serviceability of the UK’s military helicopter fleet.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large firms capable of delivering advanced repair and maintenance services for aircraft engines. Businesses with expertise in military-grade equipment, technical proficiency in handling complex aerospace components, and proven capabilities in high-stakes environments are well-positioned to take advantage of such contracts. The direct award nature of the contract highlights the importance of owning proprietary technology and being the original equipment manufacturer, underscoring the opportunity for companies to invest in developing similarly exclusive technical competencies. Furthermore, the contract's inclusion of a potential extension year suggests ongoing demand and the possibility of durable business relationships within the defence sector.

## Notice

The UK Chinook and Merlin fleets are heavily committed to operations world-wide as well as contingent military tasks and continuation training. Both aircraft are fitted with the Pratt & Whitney Titan T62. The Chinook Delivery Team has to maintain appropriate arrangements to ensure platform availability and serviceability - to support a Forward Fleet of aircraft as well as to facilitate the timely completion of aircraft depth maintenance. In line with the above, the Chinook Delivery Team intends to direct award the contract for support to the Titan Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for the for the T-62T-2B Chinook and T-62-40C7EH Merlin Helicopters to Pratt & Whitney under Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Technical Reasons). The intention is to place an initial two year contract, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract will include the Repair and Overhaul (R&O), as well as the provision of a Post Design Service, for the Titan T-62T-2B (fitted to Chinook) and T-62-40C7EH (fitted to Merlin) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). CPV Code: 50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines.

### Procurement Information

The Chinook Project Team as part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to award a contract with RTX Corporation - Pratt & Whitney Division for the provision of 4th Line Repair, Maintenance and Post Design Services for the Titan Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Type T-62T-2B and T-62-40C7EH for both MOD Chinook and Merlin variant Helicopters for a period of two years, plus one option year. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 applies, in that, RTX Corporation - Pratt & Whitney Division, previously Hamilton Sunstrand, are the Titan APU Type T-62T-2B and T-62-40C7EH Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and appointed Design Organisation (DO). RTX Corporation - Pratt & Whitney Division hold the relevant technical skills, engineering know-how, tools, Type T-62T-2B and T-62-40C7EH technical data, drawing and design information, are the only supplier capable of meeting the Authority's requirement and there are no reasonable alternatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058820-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 30 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,958,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RTX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058820-2025
- 13 May 2025 at 09:38 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020741-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058820-2025
  23rd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020741-2025
  13th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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