Award

Repair, Calibration and Post Design Services (PDS) in Support of general Purpose Suspension Equipment Test Sets and Associated Role Sets

BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC

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Award

06 Mar 2020 at 14:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Babcock International Group PLC, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, has completed a tender process for a Framework Agreement valued at £4,320,000. The contract, which pertains to the repair, calibration, and post design services for general purpose suspension equipment test sets and associated role sets, is set to last from 17 February 2020 to 16 February 2027. This procurement followed a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the execution occurred in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender period, which ended on 18 June 2019.

This opportunity primarily favours businesses that operate within the testing and measuring machinery sector, particularly those with the technical capabilities to meet stringent safety standards. However, as the contract has been awarded to Serco Plc, which holds exclusive rights and necessary expertise, other competitors seeking to grow their businesses in this niche market may need to focus on innovation or partnerships to enhance their market position for future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repair, Calibration and Post Design Services (PDS) in Support of general Purpose Suspension Equipment Test Sets and Associated Role Sets

Notice Description

"Babcock DSG, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, has placed a 4 year Framework Agreement for the repair, calibration and post design services in support of general purpose suspension equipment and associated role sets. There will also be provision for three one year options should this be required and subject to satisfactory supplier performance. Serco PLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the items, holds exclusive rights in a number of the items and only Serco Plc have the necessary knowledge, data packs, procedures and facilities to provide the requirement to the required safety standards. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Babcock DSG, acting as agent on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, has negotiated a single source contract with the named supplier, and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d2a6516-a643-4fe5-b007-e4080ce2e52c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9952923-10c1-448b-bf90-5b6fe20ee06b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,320,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2027 Over 5 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
BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.lucas@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

SERCO

Further Information

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