Supply Chain Notice: Merlin Mk2 Radar

It is anticipated the life of the Royal Navy Merlin HM Mk2 aircraft will be extended until at least 2040 under a prime contract led by Lockheed Martin UK Limited. Lockheed Martin is seeking Expressions of Interest from organisations wishing to be considered for qualification for the competitive procurement process for Radar solutions for the Royal Navy Merlin HM Mk2. The radar is to provide helicopter-based surface search for general maritime surveillance including small target detection/tracking, situational awareness and contribution to collision avoidance. Additional capabilities including air detection and over-land modes should be identified. Expressions of Interest should be limited to two pages, in English, containing the full contact details for the organisation in question with a single point of contact for any communications. Respondents to this notice may be required to demonstrate proven experience in similar contracts, details of financial status, core business and future development plans. Lockheed Martin reserves the right to restrict the number of bidders or to postpone or cancel the competitive process. Expressions of interest should be emailed to merlin.osdep.sourcing.gr-lmuk@global.lmco.com by no later than 18.02.2024.