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IRM25/7707 - The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Jun 2025 at 07:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is proceeding with the procurement titled "IRM25/7707 - The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies" under a negotiated procedure without prior publication. This procurement pertains to the repair of line replacement units on wheeled vehicle platforms, classified under "Electrical-system repair services" with an estimated value of £4.3 million. The procedure is active, with the tender period concluding on 9th June 2025. The contract is set to run from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2030. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, primarily targeting the defence sector in alignment with the Ministry of Defence's strategic needs.

This procurement presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mid to large-scale industrial repair services, particularly those with expertise in defence and security equipment. As the procurement is a single source contract with Thales UK Ltd, companies involved in support and maintenance partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with Thales could find potential avenues for collaboration. Given the specificity of the equipment and the procurement method, firms with established credentials in complex electronic systems repair will be well-positioned to engage effectively. Moreover, businesses should note the involvement of Babcock Land Defence Limited as an agent, who can be a potential conduit for strategic engagement concerning future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM25/7707 - The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to negotiate a single source contract with Thales UK Ltd for the repair of various line replacement units (LRUs) fitted to the wheeled vehicle platforms, for a period of 5 years with the option of a further 2 x 1 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS4.3M. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) due to an absence of suitable tenders in response to a call for competition. This requirement was originally advertised subject to the DSPCR 2011 Regulation 17(2) as Lot 1 - Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies of IRM22/7626 with Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025888 and Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048b0d This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Ministry of Defence is to negotiate a single source framework agreement with Thales UK Limited, 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow G51 4BZ and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (Babcock) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance with queries relating to this procurement may direct themselves to Babcock. Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-250523B02 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ac536b-28f1-4dc7-9c6d-3639ae3c8fb3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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