Provision of In-Barrack Equipment Support to Commando Helicopter Force MERLIN

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There is a requirement for the provision of technical and logistics support services for the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) MERLIN, based at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton. The requirement covers the period 01 April 2022 to 31 March 2025, during which time the Contractor is to provide the following outputs: ON-AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING Aircraft Mechanical/Avionic Maintenance supporting Front Line and Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance on Merlin Mk4/4a aircraft. Where the contractor is 100% responsible for On-Aircraft Engineering output, the Authority is open to delivery at the Contractor’s convenience between 0730-2230hrs (Monday to Thursday) and 0730-1800hrs (Friday), noting overtime payment would not be applicable if the contractor elects to work outside of normal shift hours and that supervisory ratios and safe working conditions must be maintained. Weekend work may be offered, noting overtime payment would not be applicable. OFF-AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING Data Integrity Manager. Provide a Data Integrity (DI) and Data Exploitation (DE) solution for all aircraft and uninstalled assets as part of Engineering Data Services (EDS). Most of the output will be required to be delivered within the standard working day, normally between 0800 – 1700hrs, Monday to Friday, not exceeding the maximum hours per week stated against each role. Weekend working may be required on an ad-hoc basis. SUPPLY PROVISION Tool Issue Centre Manager. Management of a squadron issue centre and all tooling requirements for maintenance.