---
title: "715729493 UK1 - Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f689"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# 715729493 UK1 - Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f689

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government public authority located in Bristol, is planning a procurement for "Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services," focusing on mission system software improvements for helicopter operations, specifically in anti-submarine warfare. The procurement is classified under repair and maintenance services of helicopters and falls within the defence and security special regime. This procurement method is a direct award, with the planning stage currently underway. Initial communication for this procurement was published on 16 December 2025, and it is envisaged that the contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2030, providing ample time for development and implementation.

This tender offers businesses in the defence and software design sectors significant opportunities for growth by taking part in sustaining and improving the UK’s Merlin Mk2 mission capabilities. Companies specialising in helicopter maintenance, software development related to military applications, or possessing expertise in anti-submarine warfare technologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project offers scope for involvement in high-profile national defence work and potential expansion into continuous development services for government contracts.

## Notice

715729493 - Merlin Mk2 Continuing Design Services The Provision of a Continuing Design Services (CDS) to sustain resolution of Merlin Mk2 mission system software defects and deliver improved Anti-Submarine Warfare capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083272-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50212000 - Repair and maintenance services of helicopters

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 11:41 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083272-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083272-2025
  16th December 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

## Provenance

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