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title: "IRM20/7541 - The Repair, Calibration, Maintenance Services and Spares Storage for Aircraft Component Test Equipment"
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# IRM20/7541 - The Repair, Calibration, Maintenance Services and Spares Storage for Aircraft Component Test Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-397c8122-76cb-4ce7-a255-d65db947b032

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## Summary

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent for the Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has awarded a four-year framework agreement to MEL Aviation Limited for the repair, calibration, and maintenance services of aircraft component test equipment. This contract, which falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of military vehicles (CPV code: 50630000), covers the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 31st July 2024 and extends until 30th July 2028, with the possibility of three one-year extensions subject to satisfactory performance. This procurement was carried out through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the total contract value is £2,700,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the aircraft maintenance and repair industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in military vehicle maintenance and related services are well-suited to participate in similar future opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business portfolios and expand their market presence. Businesses that can deliver reliable and high-quality maintenance and repair services will find this procurement process particularly advantageous, given the strategic importance and ongoing support requirements of the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This notice announces a Contract Award for the purposes of transparency only and is not a request for expressions of interest. Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has awarded a four (4) year Framework Agreement to MEL Aviation Limited for the Repair, Calibration and Maintenance of Aircraft Component Test Equipment. There will also be the provision for three (3) one(1) year options should this be required and subject to satisfactory supplier performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d423f6f-3897-46f7-b79a-9aa4e0340cb9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,700,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d423f6f-3897-46f7-b79a-9aa4e0340cb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d423f6f-3897-46f7-b79a-9aa4e0340cb9
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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