Scope
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.
Contract 1. Elmer Radio and AD120 Avionic Comms Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £8,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,000,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
15 May 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 May 2026 to 14 May 2031
- Possible extension to 14 May 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Only two option years are in the Contract. Can be used at the Authority's discretion.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50342000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio equipment
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
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.
Supplier
Leonardo UK
430, Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
United Kingdom
Email: steve.everest@leonardo.com
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Elmer Radio and AD120 Avionic Comms Equipment
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jade Langley
Email: Jade.Langley118@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