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title: "IRM23/7640 - THE SUPPLY OF HAND TOOLS & ASSOCIATED ITEMS CAN CF"
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# IRM23/7640 - THE SUPPLY OF HAND TOOLS & ASSOCIATED ITEMS CAN CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-326ac3bd-3478-446a-ac00-56b04384be9f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, represented by Babcock Land Defence Limited, has completed the procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "IRM23/7640 - THE SUPPLY OF HAND TOOLS & ASSOCIATED ITEMS CAN CF" under the industry category of hand tools. The agreement, valued at £60 million including an option year, spans from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. This selective procurement utilised a restricted procedure, and the invitation to tender required submission by 1st May 2024. The hand tools and associated items will be distributed to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic tools to collaborate with a major governmental authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, can benefit from the contract, creating new revenue streams and growth opportunities. Companies with capabilities in providing NATO Stock Number-compliant products will find this tender especially relevant. The inclusion of social values and quality questions in the evaluation criteria indicates that businesses focusing on high standards and community benefits stand to gain a competitive edge. The contract's framework and performance metrics ensure continued engagement for the awarded suppliers, fostering long-term business relationships.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for the Supply of Hand Tools, Power Tools, Pneumatic Tools and Associated Items with a duration of 3 Years with 1 Option Year. This Contract is intended to include circa 4k items identified as being in scope. The advertised contract value is PS60 million including the Option Year. All items within the scope of requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). Tenderers shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be informed of any required applicable compliance standards. Tenderers shall be expected to provide items in accordance with designated Manufacturers/Supplier and Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN). The Contract shall be awarded to up to four (4) compliant Bidders who provide the most economically advantageous tender based on the basket of goods provided in Annex A to Schedule 2 - Price List and responses to the Social Values and Quality questions. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award). Additional items will be added to resultant contract(s) following mini competitions between those Suppliers admitted to the framework(s) full details of how this will operate will be detailed within the tender documents. The resulting contract shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality, and shall include remedies for poor performance. The Contractor shall hold and maintain UKAS Accredited ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent certification at no additional expense to the Authority. The Authority is to be informed within 10 working days of any changes to certification, including changes to scope of activity during this period. The Authority shall award the Contract in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation To Tender (ITT). Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) by completing the PQQ. The PQQ shall be assessed on DSP using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the authority to down select, economic operators who will be invited to tender, only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fef6201-3b5a-4522-bbe6-1f39379153cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CARWOOD MOTOR UNITS; CENTRAL MANAGEMENT CATALOGUE AGENCY (UK; JOSEPH GLEAVE AND SON; TW ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44511000 - Hand tools

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fef6201-3b5a-4522-bbe6-1f39379153cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fef6201-3b5a-4522-bbe6-1f39379153cd
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d58e5125-16d9-4b50-9dbb-22f88826d16e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb3d3d9e-20ee-470f-9d43-a92a6804712f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d489eb0e-2684-41fa-81a0-c2f69279ce5a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e46fb75-a514-4893-a422-c22076ce39d0
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