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IRM25/7704 The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site Calibration) Items - CAN CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Oct 2025 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "IRM25/7704 The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site Calibration) Items" was conducted by Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This contract, classified under the CPV category of "Calibration services," is situated in the West Midlands, England. The contract, valued at up to £1 million, runs from 24th September 2025 to 23rd September 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. It was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicative of a limited procurement approach, and reached the award stage on 24th September 2025. The Ministry of Defence operates from Building B15, MoD Donnington, Telford, with the contact point being Dorota Bilinska-Powroznik.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises adept in calibration services within the defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially advantageous, as it fits their scale without requiring voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) qualifications. Enterprises that specialise in technical repair and calibration could leverage existing capabilities to enhance service delivery to the UK Ministry of Defence, thereby fostering long-term business relationships and opening doors to subsequent opportunities within the defence industry. The awarded contract to Keysight Technologies UK Limited is a case in point of a large-scale organisation successfully securing such an opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM25/7704 The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site Calibration) Items - CAN CF

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract with with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site) Calibration Items. for a period of 2 years with the option of a further 1 year. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS1M.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-418ecf6d-e741-4127-a262-c46ec867d2d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5005ff4f-8256-483d-ab9d-df9385f851ca
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dorota.bilinska-powroznik@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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