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title: "IRM16/1252 - Repair/remanufacture of X200 transmissions"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME"
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# IRM16/1252 - Repair/remanufacture of X200 transmissions

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3acc304e-2ac6-4f8c-a328-81dd8164c415

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the DSG, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, which is seeking to establish a single-source contract for the repair and remanufacture of X200 transmissions. This tender, titled "IRM16/1252 - Repair/remanufacture of X200 transmissions", falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for vehicle transmissions. The location for the service delivery is in Telford, West Midlands, and the procurement stage has been completed with an active award to Caterpillar Defence Products Ltd. The total contract value is £15,539,410, which will commence on 1st September 2017 and run until 31st August 2021. The tender process was conducted using the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication for technical reasons.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of specialised vehicle equipment, particularly those familiar with military specifications and standards. As only Caterpillar Defence Products Ltd is named as the supplier under this agreement, potential competitors may need to explore other avenues within the defence sector or consider partnerships with existing suppliers to leverage their technical expertise. Businesses intending to grow in this market should have capabilities aligned with the unique demands of defence contracts and an understanding of the operational contexts of military vehicle operations.

## Notice

Babcock DSG Ltd,acting as the Authority's agent intends to negotiate a single source Contract with Caterpillar Defence Products Ltd , using the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1) (e) of the Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1) (a) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. Allison Transmissions are the OEM, X200 Transmissions are a highly specialised type of transmission modified to fit the specific application. They have licensed Caterpillar as their only UK Agent to carry out work on their range of defence products in accordance with the original design specifications, or maintain configuration control such as build standards, drawing and test specifications. The notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the UK Ministry of Defence, is to negotiate a single source Framework Agreement with the named supplier. 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 vehicle transmissions.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058840d0-ff84-4846-a5c9-d1cba0dc9685 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,539,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,539,410 |
| 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, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME |
| 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 | CATERPILLAR DEFENCE PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2017 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058840d0-ff84-4846-a5c9-d1cba0dc9685

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/058840d0-ff84-4846-a5c9-d1cba0dc9685
  16th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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