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715777452 - Elmer Radio and Avionic Communication Equipment: UK5 - Transparency Notice

Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Address: MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, UKK12, BS34 8JH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Jade Langley

Contact Email: Jade.Langley118@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
8000000.0 GBP
Published
18 Feb 2026, 11:52
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
14 May 2026, 23:00
Contract End
14 May 2031, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Leonardo UK
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Support Capabilities and Commodities Team, part of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to award a contract to Leonardo UK Ltd (Leonardo) for repair and post design services for the Elmer Radio and AD120 Avionic Communication Equipment (Equipment), which is used on the Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat platforms. The contract with be for a term of 5 years plus two option years and have an estimated value of up to £8m ex VAT. 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 (single supplier – technical reasons) applies. This is because Leonardo is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Equipment and has supported it since it was introduced into service in the early 1980s. Only the OEM has access to the technical knowledge, documentation and spare parts required to perform the contract and there are no other reasonable alternatives.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Elmer Radio and AD120 Avionic Comms Equipment

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