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title: "Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBTs), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBTs) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPDs)"
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# Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBTs), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBTs) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPDs)

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f2894b5-d567-4522-a5b0-f4ca6315a6d5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Babcock International Group PLC, which has awarded a contract for the "Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBTs), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBTs), and Wheel Play Detectors (WPDs)." This contract falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus" industry category and will take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,698,000, is effective from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 21st November 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in testing and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer specialised services related to the calibration and repair of measuring and testing equipment. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality maintenance and repair solutions for automotive equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, potentially expanding their market reach and establishing beneficial relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Following publication of MoD Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice (No 2017/S 182-373945), a 3 year framework contract (plus 2 option years) has been placed with the named supplier for the Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBTs), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBTs) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPDs). Contract also includes the Purchase of HBTs and WPDs when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ca0a39-8f11-4947-ba3d-984a4630aa63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,698,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,698,000 |
| 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 | VL TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ca0a39-8f11-4947-ba3d-984a4630aa63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ca0a39-8f11-4947-ba3d-984a4630aa63
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4065db5-b568-467e-aa36-7db974781b7d
  IRM16_1222_Schedule 20
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4fb5be1a-8327-4545-9786-63750c82a262
  IRM16-1222_Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/891f4bff-fc18-4961-a7c9-9d578bcde24e
  trans_annc

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