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title: "Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Headlamo Beam Testers (HBT) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and the Purchase of HBTs and WPDs when required."
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# Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Headlamo Beam Testers (HBT) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and the Purchase of HBTs and WPDs when required.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0688a09b-4166-4391-b602-4f2affa3be80

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## Summary

The procurement process for the calibration, repair, and maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT), and Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, DSG, Defence Support Group (DSG). The project is classified under the services industry, with a total contract value of £4,500,000. The main procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the contract period runs from 1 March 2018 to 28 February 2021. The tender was awarded on 1 March 2018, and the contract is set to take place primarily in Telford, West Midlands, UK, with additional operations potentially overseas including in-theatre sites.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the testing and maintenance equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in calibration and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete due to the tender's suitability for this category of businesses. The ability to provide advanced maintenance solutions and training for Ministry of Defence personnel will be key. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in the management and servicing of complex test systems will be well positioned to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of the fleet of Van Leeuwen Test Systems fixed Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) within the UK and overseas (including in-theatre) vehicle test facilities. This will also include removal, refurbishment and re-installation of machines from site to site, maintenance of the VOSA database of vehicle DfT test codes, and training on the use of the machines to MOD staff. The requirement also includes the Supply of Headlamp Beam Testers and Wheel Play Detectors when required. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Telford: Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4fba2a-a8fc-4397-a314-e21427f7e88a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | V L TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2018 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4fba2a-a8fc-4397-a314-e21427f7e88a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4fba2a-a8fc-4397-a314-e21427f7e88a
  26th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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