--- title: "IRM25/7707 - The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-06-03" --- # IRM25/7707 - The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22fdabca-22c5-4859-bcea-8c8c6cb0421f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is proceeding with the procurement titled "IRM25/7707 - The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies" under a negotiated procedure without prior publication. This procurement pertains to the repair of line replacement units on wheeled vehicle platforms, classified under "Electrical-system repair services" with an estimated value of £4.3 million. The procedure is active, with the tender period concluding on 9th June 2025. The contract is set to run from 30th September 2025 to 29th September 2030. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, primarily targeting the defence sector in alignment with the Ministry of Defence's strategic needs. This procurement presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in mid to large-scale industrial repair services, particularly those with expertise in defence and security equipment. As the procurement is a single source contract with Thales UK Ltd, companies involved in support and maintenance partnerships or subcontracting arrangements with Thales could find potential avenues for collaboration. Given the specificity of the equipment and the procurement method, firms with established credentials in complex electronic systems repair will be well-positioned to engage effectively. Moreover, businesses should note the involvement of Babcock Land Defence Limited as an agent, who can be a potential conduit for strategic engagement concerning future procurement opportunities. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ac536b-28f1-4dc7-9c6d-3639ae3c8fb3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2025 at 07:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ac536b-28f1-4dc7-9c6d-3639ae3c8fb3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83ac536b-28f1-4dc7-9c6d-3639ae3c8fb3 3rd June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.babcockinternational.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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