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The Repair of Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated Assemblies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Oct 2023 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the repair of Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated Assemblies, which falls under the services category. The procurement stage was a tender, and the total value of the contract amendment stands at £1.925 million. Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land was awarded the contract to modify a fixed quantity of Commanders Control Handles to the latest build standard. The Ministry of Defence acted as the buying organization, with the process being conducted in accordance with the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011.

This procurement opportunity presents businesses in the industry of repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems with the chance to engage. Due to the safety-critical nature of the procurement, Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land secured the contract through a negotiated procedure without prior publication for technical reasons. Businesses well-versed in safety critical modifications and possessing technical expertise in modifying military equipment to meet operational safety requirements are likely to find this contract suitable for bidding, aligning with the Ministry of Defence's aim to address critical asset repairs.

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Notice Title

The Repair of Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated Assemblies

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate an amendment to an existing single source contract (Ref. No. IRM19/7330) with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the safety critical modification of a fixed quantity of Commanders Control Handles to the latest build standard in line with the existing Contract Terms and Conditions. The value of the contract amendment is PS1.925m.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate an amendment to an existing single source contract (Ref. No. IRM19/7330) with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the safety critical modification of a fixed quantity of Commanders Control Handles to the latest build standard in line with the existing Contract Terms and Conditions. The value of the contract amendment is PS1.925m. It is considered that this amendment to contract can be undertaken using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons because: a. RBSL are the Design Authority for the vehicle platform who undertook the Post Design Service Activity to address safety concerns. RBSL therefore have access to the design drawing/information, technical specifications and technical expertise required to modify and undertake proof testing of these articles to the latest specification. b. Due to the safety critical nature of the materiel, there would be significant safety and quality risks associated with repairing items with no technical / repair specifications. RBSL are the only supplier who has access to this technical data to negate the safety and quality risks. As the articles are safety critical to the operation of the platform, the articles must be repaired and modified in accordance with the relevant technical specifications in order to meet operational safety requirements.

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate an amendment to an existing single source contract (Ref. No. IRM19/7330) with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the safety critical modification of a fixed quantity of Commanders Control Handles to the latest build standard in line with the existing Contract Terms and Conditions. The value of the contract amendment is PS1.925m. It is considered that this amendment to contract can be undertaken using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons because: a. RBSL are the Design Authority for the vehicle platform who undertook the Post Design Service Activity to address safety concerns. RBSL therefore have access to the design drawing/information, technical specifications and technical expertise required to modify and undertake proof testing of these articles to the latest specification. b. Due to the safety critical nature of the materiel, there would be significant safety and quality risks associated with repairing items with no technical / repair specifications. RBSL are the only supplier who has access to this technical data to negate the safety and quality risks. As the articles are safety critical to the operation of the platform, the articles must be repaired and modified in accordance with the relevant technical specifications in order to meet operational safety requirements. 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 Ministry of Defence is to amend a single source Qualifying Defence Contract with the named supplier to satisfy repairs to critical assets whilst an enduring solution is progressed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04085e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029445-2023
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 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

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,925,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 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
Not specified
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND

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