Modification of Merlin MK 2 Helicopter Fleet for Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control Role
Ministry of Defence, Helicopters, Merlin Project Team · Awarded contract
AwardedModification of Merlin MK 2 Helicopter Fleet for Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control Role
Awarded 31 Mar 2016
Awarded31 Mar 2016
Value£275,000,000.00
SupplierLockheed Martin UK Ltd
RegionSouth East
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 5y 1mo ago5y 6mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 29 Sept 2021
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The Ministry of Defence, Helicopters, Merlin Project Team awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin UK Ltd for the modification and provision of Airborne Surveillance and Control role fit equipment and modification of the Merlin MK 2 Helicopter Fleet under the Merlin Crowsnest demonstration and manufacture program, valued at £275,000,000.
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Modification of Merlin MK 2 Helicopter Fleet for Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control Role
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