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title: "Repair, Calibration and Post Design Services (PDS) in Support of general Purpose Suspension Equipment Test Sets and Associated Role Sets"
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# Repair, Calibration and Post Design Services (PDS) in Support of general Purpose Suspension Equipment Test Sets and Associated Role Sets

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d2a6516-a643-4fe5-b007-e4080ce2e52c

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## Summary

Babcock International Group PLC, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, has completed a tender process for a Framework Agreement valued at £4,320,000. The contract, which pertains to the repair, calibration, and post design services for general purpose suspension equipment test sets and associated role sets, is set to last from 17 February 2020 to 16 February 2027. This procurement followed a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the execution occurred in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Key dates included the tender period, which ended on 18 June 2019.

This opportunity primarily favours businesses that operate within the testing and measuring machinery sector, particularly those with the technical capabilities to meet stringent safety standards. However, as the contract has been awarded to Serco Plc, which holds exclusive rights and necessary expertise, other competitors seeking to grow their businesses in this niche market may need to focus on innovation or partnerships to enhance their market position for future tenders.

## Notice

"Babcock DSG, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, has placed a 4 year Framework Agreement for the repair, calibration and post design services in support of general purpose suspension equipment and associated role sets. There will also be provision for three one year options should this be required and subject to satisfactory supplier performance. Serco PLC is the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the items, holds exclusive rights in a number of the items and only Serco Plc have the necessary knowledge, data packs, procedures and facilities to provide the requirement to the required safety standards. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Babcock DSG, acting as agent on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, has negotiated a single source contract with the named supplier, and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9952923-10c1-448b-bf90-5b6fe20ee06b |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,320,000 |
| 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 | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC |
| 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 | SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2020 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9952923-10c1-448b-bf90-5b6fe20ee06b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9952923-10c1-448b-bf90-5b6fe20ee06b
  6th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c031d23-8c95-4f15-82ea-6811e60f0b8e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1aaaed7-6669-434d-aa86-3baf67e9b2eb
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1ec41147-ead9-4da2-9b0e-a34ecf475732
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6fc767b-7283-484b-9961-47bcad81f11f

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