Provision of In-Barrack Equipment Support (IBES) to Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) MERLIN

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 Merlin Engineering Maintenance Unit Support Aircraft Maintenance Support OFF-AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING Data Integrity Manager SUPPLY PROVISION Tool Issue Centre Manager Quantity or scope: The specific outputs required by the Authority are: 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. All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with military regulations, Air Publications, Aircraft Document Set (where applicable), other instructions, local orders and health and safety regulations. All contractor personnel are to be cleared to Security Check (SC) standard. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to carry out all relevant security applications as required. The contractor must be able to provide sufficient manpower to be able to deliver the required outputs and standards as determined by the CHF MILCAM/Cdr AE. The full range of services must be available to be provided from the start of contract date. Outputs level may vary depending on the ongoing requirements of the Authority. Additional tasks, within trade boundaries, may be requested. Contractor personnel will be tasked to deliver the required output by military management under the direction of CHF HQ Engineering management. It should be noted that the Authority has no line management responsibility for the personnel engaged under this contract; this responsibility remains with the contractor who shall provide the day-to-day administration for contracted personnel including discipline management, welfare, time sheets, etc. Contracted personnel will be required to integrate with military working sections, often working alongside military counterparts to deliver the outputs. The contractor will be responsible for reporting their output to the MOD on a monthly basis. This is to include an update of output delivery hours consumed against an annual projection. The Authority will appoint Contract Monitors at RNAS Yeovilton to lead the assessment of monthly performance against required output and provide feedback to the contractor. The contractor must demonstrate the ability to manage, review/monitor productivity and efficiency throughout the life of the contract. Joint Helicopter Command (JHC) Headquarters (HQ) will hold a 3-monthly review of contract performance to ensure the output meets the requirement and the contract provides best value for money. This meeting is to be held at RNAS Yeovilton and will be attended by appropriate representatives of CHF HQ, JHC Capability Management Desk Officers (Merlin), Army Commercial Desk Officers and local and regional contractor management. Contract performance will be reviewed on a monthly basis against the KPIs detailed in the Contract documents. The contractor will be formally assessed at the 3-monthly reviews.