The Provision of Support for the Titan Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for the T-62T-2B Chinook and T-62-40C7EH Merlin Helicopters

Description

The UK Chinook and Merlin fleets are heavily committed to operations world-wide as well as contingent military tasks and continuation training. Both aircraft are fitted with the Pratt & Whitney Titan T62. The Chinook Delivery Team has to maintain appropriate arrangements to ensure platform availability and serviceability – to support a Forward Fleet of aircraft as well as to facilitate the timely completion of aircraft depth maintenance. In line with the above, the Chinook Delivery Team intends to direct award the contract for support to the Titan Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) for the for the T-62T-2B Chinook and T-62-40C7EH Merlin Helicopters to Pratt & Whitney under Schedule 5, Paragraph 6 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Technical Reasons). The intention is to place an initial two year contract, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract will include the Repair and Overhaul (R&O), as well as the provision of a Post Design Service, for the Titan T-62T-2B (fitted to Chinook) and T-62-40C7EH (fitted to Merlin) Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). CPV Code: 50211210 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft engines.