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title: "The Repair of Various Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated items"
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# The Repair of Various Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated items

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aabb5750-eb65-43f5-8caa-5483e0dac5a7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Babcock International Group PLC as the buyer, seeking services for "The Repair of Various Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated items". This procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category, taking place in Telford, West Midlands, England. The contract, valued at £27.9 million, was awarded to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited, following a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract commenced on 29 January 2021 and will run until 28 January 2024. Key dates for the tender period indicate that bids were accepted until 3 August 2020.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses in the defence and military services sector, especially those that specialise in the repair and maintenance of critical equipment. Companies with expertise in handling safety-critical components and possessing the necessary tools and inspection standards would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The substantial contract value highlights the potential for business growth within this niche sector.

## Notice

This requirement is for the Line Replacement Units (LRU's) cover the Challenger 2 turret system, including the L30 rifled tank gun. Repair of these assemblies is considered safety critical, and access to the repair specifications, Special Tools & Test Equipment and output inspection standards are required. On this basis, the Authority shall contract directly with the Platform Design Authority Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659c2298-69d3-4acc-b56e-c325d051668e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2021 - 28 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,900,000 |
| 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 | RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND LIMITED (RBSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 08:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659c2298-69d3-4acc-b56e-c325d051668e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659c2298-69d3-4acc-b56e-c325d051668e
  18th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9956b49-bca0-42fd-a64f-290d38fa10e1

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