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IRM23/7645 The Repair and Calibration of Optical and Fibre Optic Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Aug 2024 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, awarded a contract to Optical Test and Calibration Limited for the repair and calibration of optical and fibre optic equipment. This is a single-source contract under a framework agreement with a duration of three years, spanning from 17 July 2024 to 16 July 2027. The procurement was conducted using the negotiated procedure without prior publication due to a lack of suitable responses in a previous restricted competition. The contract, valued at £860,970, is classified under the CPV code for calibration services and is to be executed in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in repair and calibration services for optical and fibre optic equipment. SMEs capable of delivering high-quality services within stringent deadlines and budgets will find this contract particularly appealing. By securing this contract, businesses can establish or strengthen their relationships with a high-profile buyer like the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their credibility and opening further avenues for similar high-value contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

IRM23/7645 The Repair and Calibration of Optical and Fibre Optic Equipment

Notice Description

This notice has been published to meet transparency requirements and is not a request for expression of interest. Therefore please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, awarded a single source contract with Optical Test and Calibration Limited for the Repair and Calibration of Optical and Fibre Optic Equipment. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 due to a failed competition caused by the absence of suitable responses to Lot 5 of the previous restricted procedure reference 2023/S 000-014611. The framework agreement has a duration of three (3) years. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51e6a673-d135-4e8a-ab98-232857870a09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1faa6ced-dde9-451b-9fd4-a9bed4f1eee7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£860,970 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£860,970 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTICAL TEST AND CALIBRATION

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