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IRM20/7541 - The Repair, Calibration, Maintenance Services and Spares Storage for Aircraft Component Test Equipment

Ministry of Defence

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07 Aug 2024 at 15:28

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01 Jun 2023 at 10:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its agent Babcock Land Defence Limited, has awarded a four-year Framework Agreement to MEL Aviation Limited for the repair, calibration, and maintenance of aircraft component test equipment. The contract, valued at £2.7 million, includes provisions for three additional one-year extensions subject to satisfactory supplier performance. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically dealing with repair and maintenance services of military vehicles, and it was carried out via a negotiated procedure due to a lack of suitable responses to a prior restricted procedure. The primary delivery location for the services is Babcock Land Defence Limited's facility in MOD Donnington, Telford. The contract was signed on 5th July 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence-related repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in calibration and aircraft component testing. Companies with a proven track record in the defence sector, as well as those capable of meeting stringent performance requirements, are well-suited to benefit from similar future contracts. The long-term nature of the framework agreement, combined with the potential for extension, provides a stable business growth opportunity for suppliers who can consistently deliver high-quality services. The use of a limited procurement method also indicates a preference for suppliers who can meet specific, high-demand requirements within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM20/7541 - The Repair, Calibration, Maintenance Services and Spares Storage for Aircraft Component Test Equipment

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 for the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has awarded a four (4) year Framework Agreement to MEL Aviation Limited for the Repair, Calibration and Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment. There will also be the provision for three (3) one (1) year options should this be required and subject to satisfactory supplier performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) proposes to negotiate a single source contract with MEL Aviation Limited for the Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment, for a 4-year period with 3 x 1 year options, at a value of PS2.7M. The Authority reserves the right to add items of a similar nature to the contract during its lifetime. It is considered this requirement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to a failed competition caused by the absence of suitable responses to the previous restricted procedure reference 346550/1185127 . This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Additional information: This notice is not a request for expressions of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the UK MOD is to place a single source qualifying Defence contract with the named supplier

Options: 3x1 year options, should this be required and subject to supplier satisfactory performance.

Procurement Information

It is considered that the contract has been placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to a failed competition caused by the absence of suitable responses to the previous restricted procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d2db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024910-2024
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

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
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

MEL Aviation Limited

Further Information

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