--- title: "IRM21/7572 Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions, Final Drives and Associated Assemblies" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-616e2405-33bb-4dc4-83fa-d34ac1810bfa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-616e2405-33bb-4dc4-83fa-d34ac1810bfa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-616e2405-33bb-4dc4-83fa-d34ac1810bfa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-616e2405-33bb-4dc4-83fa-d34ac1810bfa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-11-24" --- # IRM21/7572 Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions, Final Drives and Associated Assemblies Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-616e2405-33bb-4dc4-83fa-d34ac1810bfa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-616e2405-33bb-4dc4-83fa-d34ac1810bfa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-616e2405-33bb-4dc4-83fa-d34ac1810bfa.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organization, has awarded a contract to David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the remanufacture, repair, and maintenance of military vehicle transmissions and associated assemblies. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was carried out through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £137 million, has a duration of 5 years with potential extensions, starting on 19th January 2024. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract awarded on 18th January 2024. This public procurement opportunity presents a lucrative chance for businesses in the repair and maintenance services of military vehicles industry. Companies with expertise in remanufacturing and repairing specific military vehicle transmissions, such as David Brown Santasalo UK Limited, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method employed, a negotiated procedure without prior publication, signifies a selective process based on technical reasons, favouring suppliers with niche capabilities. The contract's significant value and extended duration offer stability and growth potential for businesses in this sector seeking long-term partnerships. ## Notice This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate a single source Contract with David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the Remanufacture and whole assembly Repair of TN54E/ ETS Transmissions, repair of TN15E/E+ Transmissions, all associated assemblies and final drives. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. David Brown Santasalo UK Limited are the only supplier with the specific know-how of the TN54E/ETS & TN15E/E+ Transmissions to be able to provide the equipment support services required by the UK Ministry of Defence. David Brown Santasalo UK Limited are the proprietary owner of the design for the TN54E/ETS & TN15E/E+ transmissions and hold the related design information and technical specifications, data and knowledge. Without access to such design information and technical specification, data and knowledge, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements which are required to ensure the safety and suitability of the repairs and that the interoperability of the transmissions with the platform is not compromised. Neither the design information and technical specification, data and knowledge are available from any other supplier. The framework agreement will have a duration of 5 years with the potential of two x one-year options subject to requirement and satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5137f6cf-5ebb-411d-8484-c8553fe75720 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £137,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles ## Release History - 24 Nov 2022 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5137f6cf-5ebb-411d-8484-c8553fe75720 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5137f6cf-5ebb-411d-8484-c8553fe75720 24th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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