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The Repair of Engines, Engine Groups and Powerpacks - Lot 5 - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Jun 2026 at 07:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting through Babcock Land Defence, has completed a restricted procurement process to award a contract for the repair of Pinzgauer Engines and Associated Assemblies under Lot 5 - CAN. This contract falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles" category and has a value of £2,900,000. The procurement process was conducted under a selective method above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 28th April 2026. The contract commenced on 22nd May 2026 and will run until 21st May 2029. The services are to be performed in the West Midlands, UK.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in repairing military vehicle engines. Companies capable of providing reliable repair and maintenance services for military vehicles can leverage this contract to establish or enhance their presence in the defence sector. The awarded contract to Mitchell Powersystems demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure high-value government contracts within this industry, highlighting the opportunities available for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in this specialised market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Repair of Engines, Engine Groups and Powerpacks - Lot 5 - CAN

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a 3 year contract including a further 2 x 1 option years for the Repair of Pinzgauer Engines and Associated Assemblies. Lot 5 - IRM25/7729 - The Repair of Pinzgauer Engines and Associated Assemblies Babcock Land Defence Ltd reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature throughout the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2679a1b9-a556-41b5-8bfe-4da61ea10b73
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2029 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MITCHELL POWERSYSTEMS

Further Information

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