Award

IRM21/7583 The Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 08:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, acting through its agent Babcock Land Defence Ltd, has completed a public procurement process, culminating in the award of a contract to VL Test Systems Limited. The contract pertains to the calibration, repair, and maintenance of testing apparatus, specifically roller brake testers, wheel play detectors, and headlamp beam testers. The procurement, valued at £19,367,000, falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus, with operations primarily located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The negotiated procedure was conducted without prior publication above the threshold, moving directly to the award stage as of 21 August 2025. The contract will span four years starting from 21 August 2025, with options to extend for up to three additional years.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for SMEs involved in the maintenance and repair of testing equipment. The contract enables businesses to engage in long-term service arrangements, providing stability and potential for incremental growth. VL Test Systems Limited, as a successful SME, exemplifies the potential for smaller firms to secure substantial contracts with prominent departments such as the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with robust technical expertise in similar apparatus and the capacity to deliver services across multiple sites are particularly well-suited to capitalise on similar opportunities, thereby enhancing their credibility and expanding their client base in the defence and public sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM21/7583 The Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT)

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract with VL Test Systems Limited for The Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT) for a duration of 4 Years with 3x1 optional years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf052ef4-c614-4f9d-a166-4d0e9dce4e2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93621928-ea07-45ee-8725-270b0360fd41
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

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,367,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,367,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 20 Aug 2029 4-5 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
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

VL TEST SYSTEMS

Further Information

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