Scope
Reference
715693453
Description
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Module Support and maintenance on an annual basis including spares replenishment
Contract 1. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Module Support Contract 2025
Supplier
Contract value
- £567,500 excluding VAT
- £681,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 January 2026
Contract dates
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030
- Possible extension to 31 December 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
one year extension option
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
service contract with regular reporting intervals
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Merlin Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to awared a five-year contract with Survival Systems Limited (SSL) for the requirement for Maintenance Support to the Underwater Escape Training (UET) Modules for a period of five years, with two option year (5 years + 1 + 1 option years). The estimated value of the contract is £400,000 (inc VAT). This procurement is governed by the Procurment Act 2023. 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 Scheudle 5 applies, in that, due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only SSL have the necessary technical expertise, knowledge and capability to delvier the requirement at the standard required. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer, only SSL can delvier the requirement and due to safety, interoperability, and capability risks there are no other reasonable alternatives to those goods and services.
Supplier
Survival Systems Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRRG-3612-GGDQ
24 Orion Court
Dartmouth, Nova Soctia
B2Y 4W6
Canada
Telephone: +19024076387
Email: trish@survivalsystems.info
Website: http://www.survivalsystemsgroup.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Helicopter Underwater Escape Training Module Support Contract 2025
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Carrie-Anne Morgan
Telephone: +44 3033696115
Email: carrie-anne.mrogan159@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government