Award

IRM19/7214 - The Repair of Optronic Assemblies / Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

09 May 2023 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Thales UK Limited for the repair and maintenance of Thales Optronic Assemblies, Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite, and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS). The contract, initiated through a tender process, is part of a 5-year Framework Agreement with the provision for two one-year extensions. The total contract value is £15,000,000. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contract period starts on 11th April 2023 and ends on 10th April 2030, with the tender period closing on 30th March 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and the delivery region is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract for repair and maintenance services of military vehicles by Thales UK Limited offers opportunities for businesses suited for such specialised services to potentially enhance their growth. Companies with expertise in repairing and maintaining military vehicle components like Optronic Assemblies, LRUs, Swarmlite, and RWS systems would find this tender particularly suitable for business expansion. As the Ministry of Defence continues its partnership with Thales UK Limited, there may be avenues for collaboration or subcontracting in this domain for interested businesses looking to engage in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

IRM19/7214 - The Repair of Optronic Assemblies / Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS)

Notice Description

This notice announces a Contract Award for the purposes of transparency only and is not a request for expressions of interest. Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a 5 year Framework Agreement to Thales UK Limited for the repair and maintenance of Thales Optronic Assemblies / Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS). There will also be the provision for two one year options should this be required and subject to satisfactory supplier performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff13882-3a76-4d27-a4c2-952453eb91af
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2030 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
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

THALES

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