--- title: "LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)" published: "2017-09-22" --- # LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e95bd0e-9916-4719-81b3-a5b78217c9ca.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence's Defence Support Group (DSG) seeking to establish a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for the calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community. The tender, titled "LSBU15/0133 - The Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment," falls under the services category, specifically calibration services and associated repair and maintenance. Located in Telford, West Midlands, this process is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th October 2017. The total budget allocated for this procurement is between £10 million and £15 million, with a contract duration of two years, extendable for an additional two years. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration and repair services, particularly those holding the required UKAS accreditations. Companies capable of meeting high-quality assurance standards, such as BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and BS EN 17025, will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Given that the services are divided into 28 lots, businesses can bid on one or multiple lots, allowing for flexible participation. This procurement initiative is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate their technical capability and offer competitive pricing. ## Notice Babcock DSG Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's Agent seeks to place a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for the Calibration and Repair of Test Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community, for the duration of two years with the potential to extend for a further 2 years. Services involved include Calibration & Calibration and Repair services, Calibration & Repair on site as directed by the Authority, the collection, packaging and delivery to an Authority nominated consignee, to OEM Specification and Provision of Adhoc Calibration/Repair. The services within the scope of this Framework Agreement have been divided into 28 lots, covering 'Calibration' and 'Calibration and Repair', for both Electrical and Mechanical items in line with UKAS categorisation. Suppliers who progress to the Invitation to Tender Stage can bid for one lot, several lots or combination of lots. A framework agreement covering all lots or framework agreements for individual or combination of lots will be awarded based upon the best price and technical capability for all lots over the 4 year contract period. QA Standards or equivalent: The service provider shall hold and maintain a certification to BS EN ISO 9001:2008, issued by an accredited certification body, and must stipulate that each calibration facility is a BS EN 17025 accredited Laboratory. Potential Providers will be required to provide evidence of UKAS Accreditation for Lots of potential interest. Any potential service providers wishing to undertake the work will be responsible for the provision of all associated parts (to OEM specifications) required to support any repair activity. Babcock DSG Limited advises potential service providers that drawings or associated specifications are not available to issue as part of any eventual Invitation to Tender Following award of Contract, any additional requirements will be awarded to participating suppliers following a mini competition between all suppliers within the multi supplier framework who meet the appropriate UKAS accreditation, and evaluated according to criteria set out within the tender documents. Any items awarded this way, once awarded, will remain with the winning supplier for the duration of the contract. 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: Calibration services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ae6ab8-767c-4039-9384-d2f159324ece | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | 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, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) | | 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 - 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus - 50433000 - Calibration services ## Release History - 22 Sep 2017 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ae6ab8-767c-4039-9384-d2f159324ece ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61ae6ab8-767c-4039-9384-d2f159324ece 22nd September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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