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The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Jun 2025 at 07:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Telford, has awarded a single source contract to Thales UK Limited for the repair of optical electrical assemblies and associated assemblies. This procurement falls under the industry category of electrical-system repair services, specifically targeting the defence industry. The contract, valued at £4.3 million, covers a period of five years with an option for extension by two additional one-year periods. The procurement method employed is 'limited,' specifically negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice due to a lack of suitable tenders. The award involves services to be delivered in the UK, particularly in the region UKG21, indicating that the contract is active following its signing on 22nd May 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for the selected supplier, Thales UK Limited, which is a large-scale company based in Glasgow. Given the specialised nature of the services required, this procurement process offers significant business growth possibilities for entities possessing the requisite technical expertise and experience in vehicle systems repair and maintenance. Businesses with capabilities in advanced repair technologies and a strong presence in the defence sector are particularly well-positioned to leverage such opportunities through potential subcontracting partnerships. The contract also highlights a transparency-driven negotiation pathway, offering insights into strategic procurement within the defence arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to negotiate a single source contract with Thales UK Ltd for the repair of various line replacement units (LRUs) fitted to the wheeled vehicle platforms, for a period of 5 years with the option of a further 2 x 1 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS4.3M. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Ministry of Defence is to negotiate a single source framework agreement with Thales UK Limited, 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow G51 4BZ and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (Babcock) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance with queries relating to this procurement may direct themselves to Babcock.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies for the duration of 5 years with 2 x 1 option years subject to requirement and performance.

Options: 2 x 1 year options

Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to negotiate a single source contract with Thales UK Ltd for the repair of various line replacement units (LRUs) fitted to the wheeled vehicle platforms, for a period of 5 years with the option of a further 2 x 1 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS4.3M. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) due to an absence of suitable tenders in response to a call for competition. This requirement was originally advertised subject to the DSPCR 2011 Regulation 17(2) as Lot 1 - Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies of IRM22/7626 with Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025888 and Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048b0d This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Ministry of Defence is to negotiate a single source framework agreement with Thales UK Limited, 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow G51 4BZ and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (Babcock) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance with queries relating to this procurement may direct themselves to Babcock. Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-250523B02 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029343-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months 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
Lori Evans
Contact Email
lori.evans@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

THALES

Further Information

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