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IRM16/1297 - Repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System

Ministry of Defence

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07 Feb 2025 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) has awarded a single source contract valued at £10,412,544 to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System. This procurement process, initiated under the tender ID IRM16/1297, falls under the services category, specifically repair and maintenance services of military vehicles. The contract, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons and lack of competition, is set for a duration of three years. Notably, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as an agent of the Ministry of Defence and can be contacted for queries related to this procurement.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in military vehicle repair and maintenance. Companies proficient in delivering these services could potentially engage in future sub-contracting opportunities or collaborations with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) or the Ministry of Defence. The unique nature of the negotiated procedure highlights the importance of technical expertise and compliance with stringent defence requirements, making it ideal for established defence contractors or businesses looking to strengthen their position in the high-value defence services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM16/1297 - Repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has awarded a single source contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the provision of Repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System for a period of 3 (three) years. Please note, this notice announces a Contract Award for the purposes of transparency only and is not a request for expressions of interest. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence, has negotiated a single source contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the Repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System. Justification For Non-Competitive Decision: It is considered this requirement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 25(1)(a) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) due to the absence of suitable tenders in response to the previous restricted procedure reference 2017/S 225-469815. The UK Ministry of Defence received a single tender response and that tender was evaluated as being technically compliant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dcbd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004163-2025
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
Not specified

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
£10,412,544 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
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

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

Further Information

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