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IRM21/7572 - Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions, Final Drives and Associated Assemblies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 Feb 2024 at 11:34

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24 Nov 2022 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, acting on behalf of the UK government, has awarded a single-source contract to David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the remanufacture, repair, and maintenance of military vehicle transmissions. The contract, valued at £137 million, was signed on 19th January 2024. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract has a duration of 5 years with potential one-year extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services of military vehicles to compete. The unique technical know-how possessed by David Brown Santasalo UK Limited in relation to the specific transmissions involved has led to the award of this contract without open competition. Companies with expertise in this niche area may find this tender lucrative and rewarding to pursue for business growth.

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Notice Title

IRM21/7572 - Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions, Final Drives and Associated Assemblies

Notice Description

This notice has been published to meet transparency requirements and is not a request for expressions 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 David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the Remanufacture and whole assembly Repair of TN54E/ ETS Transmissions, repair of TN15E/E+ Transmissions, all associated assemblies and final drives. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The framework agreement has a duration of 5 years with the potential of two x one-year options subject to requirement and satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate a single source Contract with David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the Remanufacture and whole assembly Repair of TN54E/ ETS Transmissions, repair of TN15E/E+ Transmissions, all associated assemblies and final drives. The framework duration will be 5 years plus two one-year options subject to requirement and satisfactory performance.

Options: Two x one-year options, subject to requirement and satisfactory performance.

Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. David Brown Santasalo UK Limited are the only supplier with the specific know-how of the TN54E/ETS & TN15E/E+ Transmissions to be able to provide the equipment support services required by the UK Ministry of Defence. David Brown Santasalo UK Limited are the proprietary owner of the design for the TN54E/ETS & TN15E/E+ transmissions and hold the related design information and technical specifications, data and knowledge. Without access to such design information and technical specification, data and knowledge, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements which are required to ensure the safety and suitability of the repairs and that the interoperability of the transmissions with the platform is not compromised. Neither the design information and technical specification, data and knowledge are available from any other supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004588-2024
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 without publication of a contract notice
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
I&RM Procurement - Repair Team, attn: I&RM Procurement - Repair Team
Contact Email
irmprocurementrepairteam@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
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAVID BROWN SANTASALO

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