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title: "IRM16/1297 - Repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System"
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# IRM16/1297 - Repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ecfa6d2-6cc2-4651-bafc-e7b5bebcba7b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land for the repair of the Challenger 2 Commanders Sighting System. This contract is valued at £3,470,848 and spans three years, from 6 January 2025 to 6 January 2028. The procurement falls under the CPV category 50630000, which pertains to repair and maintenance services of military vehicles. The location for the delivery is in Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and this award notice was officially published on 7 February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and military maintenance sectors. Companies specialising in advanced military vehicle systems and repair services can benefit from engaging as subcontractors or exploring similar future tenders. This contract’s scale indicates a preference for larger enterprises with robust capabilities in managing substantial defence maintenance projects. Smaller entities might explore partnerships or consortiums to meet the requirements and benefit from such high-value contracts.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has awarded a single source contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61a71ba-ea8f-4f71-bc51-9ffd23514485 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 6 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,470,848 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,470,848 |
| 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 |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF1 6QW |
| 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 | Haygate & Park |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61a71ba-ea8f-4f71-bc51-9ffd23514485

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61a71ba-ea8f-4f71-bc51-9ffd23514485
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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