--- title: "IRM25/7704 The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site Calibration) Items" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a0275f6-fa89-4591-8a0f-011f86f4dc7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a0275f6-fa89-4591-8a0f-011f86f4dc7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a0275f6-fa89-4591-8a0f-011f86f4dc7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a0275f6-fa89-4591-8a0f-011f86f4dc7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-05-16" --- # IRM25/7704 The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site Calibration) Items Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a0275f6-fa89-4591-8a0f-011f86f4dc7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a0275f6-fa89-4591-8a0f-011f86f4dc7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a0275f6-fa89-4591-8a0f-011f86f4dc7f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Telford, England, is in the tender stage of a public procurement process for the contract titled "IRM25/7704 The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site Calibration) Items." The procurement falls under the industry category of calibration services (CPV 50433000) and includes repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials. The contract is set to commence on 1st July 2025 and conclude by 30th June 2027. Utilizing a limited procurement method, the Ministry has initiated a negotiated procedure without prior publication, as indicated by the Procurement Act 2023 provisions. The procurement process location is the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with an estimated contract value of £1 million. The deadline for tender submissions is scheduled for 16th May 2025 at 16:00 BST. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, specifically those experienced in dealing with mass and on-site calibration items. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, given the criteria for suitability outlined in the procurement details. The contract's sizeable budget and focus on defence sector materials could drive business growth for firms with related expertise and capabilities. Interested companies might consider reaching out to Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent for the Ministry of Defence, for any queries regarding this procurement. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to enter into a contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for The Repair & Calibration of Mass & Mass (On Site) Calibration Items. for a period of 2 years with the option of a further 1 year. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS1M. In accordance with section 43 of the Procurement Act 2023, this procurement falls within scope of the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with section 43(1) of the Procurement Act 2023 in that we have not received any suitable tenders in response to a competitive tendering procedure. This requirement was originally advertised subject to the DSPCR 2011 Regulation 17 Para 2 as Lot 9 of IRM21/7574 with Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-014611 and Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03ce92. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Ministry of Defence is to negotiate a single source framework agreement with the named supplier and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement. CPV: 50433000 Calibration services Contract name: IRM25/7704 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR: 469063448 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfc0a66-3911-4f99-910e-27756fc6ff86 | | 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 | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 - 50433000 - Calibration services - 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials ## Release History - 16 May 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfc0a66-3911-4f99-910e-27756fc6ff86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dfc0a66-3911-4f99-910e-27756fc6ff86 16th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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