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IRM25/7724 - Repair and Overhaul of Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox for Challenger Vehicles

Ministry of Defence

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22 Sep 2026 at 14:52

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, with Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as its agent, procured repair and overhaul services for hand-operated traverse gearboxes fitted to Challenger vehicles. The requirement covers one NATO Stock Number and supports the UK’s operational needs. The work involves restoring and maintaining the gearbox, with supplied items required to meet applicable military specifications and quality standards. Delivery must follow the Ministry of Defence’s logistics supplier requirements, including packaging, labelling, transport, delivery scheduling and delay communication. Any subcontractors must meet the same delivery standards. The service falls within military vehicle repair and maintenance. The requirement is managed by Babcock Land Defence Limited, which oversees the tender, contract compliance and performance.

The procurement is complete and the supplier selected is Davall Gears Ltd. It used a direct award under the Procurement Act 2023 because Davall is the original equipment designer and manufacturer, owns the relevant intellectual property and technical documentation, and is considered the only supplier with the necessary technical knowledge and data. The award is for one lot and forms a closed framework agreement. The estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT, or £1,200,000 including VAT. The contract period runs from 13 January 2027 to 11 January 2035, with no extension options. Evaluation was based on the supplier’s exclusive intellectual property rights and unique technical capability. Performance will be monitored through delivery, quality and specification-compliance KPIs, with remedies for failures.

This procurement demonstrates demand for specialist military vehicle gearbox repair and overhaul within the Ministry of Defence supply chain. A credible future competitor would need proven capability to repair and overhaul hand-operated traverse gearboxes for Challenger platforms, together with access to the technical data, intellectual property and engineering know-how needed to perform the work safely. The requirement also points to the importance of military specifications, quality assurance, defect control, durability and reliable delivery performance. Suppliers would need robust logistics controls covering packaging, labelling, transport, scheduling and delay communication, and would remain responsible for ensuring subcontractors meet the same standards. Relevant experience in defence equipment support, configuration control and performance-managed service delivery would strengthen a competing proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM25/7724 - Repair and Overhaul of Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox for Challenger Vehicles

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering the establishment of an 8-year Framework Agreement for the Repair and Overhaul of Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox for Challenger Vehicles The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of PS1,000,000. The services included cover repair and overhaul for Challenger platforms. There is 1 NATO Stock Number (NSN) that is codified in scope of this requirement. The provided item must meet all applicable military specifications and quality standards. There may be opportunities for further items of a similar nature to be added to the contract following the award, at the discretion of BLDL. Compliance and Performance Management: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to: * Delivery Performance * Product Quality (including defect rates, durability, etc.) * Adherence to Contract Specifications and compliance with delivery instructions. Remedies for Poor Performance: The contract will outline penalties or corrective measures in case of performance failure, which may include late deliveries, substandard quality, or failure to meet agreed specifications. Delivery Instructions: The Contractor must ensure that all deliveries comply with the guidelines set out in the Logistics Commodities Services Transformation Authority Managed Material Supplier Manual. This will cover the following: * Adherence to specific packaging, labelling and transportation requirements. * Assets must be delivered according to the agreed schedule, with clear communication in case of delays. * If subcontractors are used, they must also comply with the same delivery standards. The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable: 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles Contract Duration: 8 Years with no options Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence will manage the tender process, oversee contract compliance, and monitor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The contractor will ensure the assets delivered meet the MOD's operational and strategic requirements.

Procurement Information

This direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. Davall Gears Limited is the original equipment designer and manufacturer of the Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox. It is the owner of the intellectual property rights in the Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox and of the technical documentation necessary to enable repair and so is the only supplier that can supply the services required. Furthermore, paragraph 6 of schedule 5 is relied upon due to there being an absence of competition because no other provider possesses the technical know-how and data necessary to perform the requirement without introducing an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety and MOD operational requirements. There is no reasonable alternative supplier because the information, rights and know how necessary to effect the repairs are proprietary to Davall Gears Limited.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0777b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089721-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2027 - 11 Jan 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Davall Gears Limited

Further Information

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