Award

IRM22/7617 Repair and Refurbishment of Specialist Front End Equipment (FEE) and Obstacle Marking Equipment (OME) fitted to Heavy Track Platforms and associated assemblies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

10 Jan 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a single source contract to Pearson Engineering Ltd for the repair and refurbishment of specialist Front End Equipment (FEE) and Obstacle Marking Equipment (OME) fitted to heavy track platforms and associated assemblies. This contract, labelled IRM22/7617, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment. The contract was announced on 10th January 2025, commencing on 9th January 2025 and extending through 8th January 2032. The awarded contract is valued at £350,000 and will be carried out in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a negotiated procedure without prior publication above the threshold, indicating a limited procurement process.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services. Given its long-term duration of seven years, businesses involved in the supply chain of parts or expertise in refurbishing and maintaining heavy track platform equipment would find this contract beneficial for sustained business development. Companies with a focus on advanced engineering services and those capable of meeting stringent defence standards would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

IRM22/7617 Repair and Refurbishment of Specialist Front End Equipment (FEE) and Obstacle Marking Equipment (OME) fitted to Heavy Track Platforms and associated assemblies

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has awarded a single source contract with a duration of 7 years with Pearson Engineering Ltd for the Repair and Refurbishment of Specialist Front End Equipment (FEE) and Obstacle Marking Equipment (OME) fitted to Heavy Track Platforms and associated assemblies. Please note, this notice announces a Contract Award for the purposes of transparency only and is not a request for expressions of interest. The requirement was advertised on behalf of the Authority on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and Find-a-Tender dated 20th July 2023 reference 2023/S 000-020964 under Contract Number IRM22/7617. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f91e8b3-60fb-47f5-88e1-0bc936735782
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4bfc95c-96cd-4f5a-ad16-337d802d60f3
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2025 - 8 Jan 2032 Over 5 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
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 6UX
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Benwell & Scotswood
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEARSON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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