--- title: "IRM24/7678 - The Repair of Steering Gear and Hydraulic Assemblies & Associated Items" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8d6e1c9-b5ba-406f-83da-0ed63701d723" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8d6e1c9-b5ba-406f-83da-0ed63701d723" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8d6e1c9-b5ba-406f-83da-0ed63701d723.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8d6e1c9-b5ba-406f-83da-0ed63701d723.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-02-19" --- # IRM24/7678 - The Repair of Steering Gear and Hydraulic Assemblies & Associated Items Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8d6e1c9-b5ba-406f-83da-0ed63701d723 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8d6e1c9-b5ba-406f-83da-0ed63701d723) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8d6e1c9-b5ba-406f-83da-0ed63701d723.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) has initiated a tender for the Repair of Steering Gear and Hydraulic Assemblies and Associated Items, categorised under CPV code 50630000, which pertains to repair and maintenance services of military vehicles. This procurement process is in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submission of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is 21 March 2025. The contract, valued between £670,000 and £950,000, is expected to commence on 18 August 2025 and could extend up to 17 August 2030. The contract location is in Telford, West Midlands, with the buyer being Babcock Land Defence Limited, operating under the Ministry of Defence. The procurement method is a Restricted Procedure, ensuring that only qualified suppliers meeting the specified criteria can participate. This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with relevant capabilities. The framework agreement spans up to seven years, allowing for long-term collaboration and stable revenue streams. Businesses specialising in the repair and overhaul of military vehicle components, particularly those holding the ISO 9001:2015 certification, will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. Additionally, the requirement for delivering articles to military specifications and maintaining high quality through AQAP 2110 standards ensures that only highly qualified and dedicated businesses need apply. Active participation in this tender process could significantly enhance a company's portfolio and secure a key governmental contract. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a 5-year Framework Agreement with 2 option years subject to requirement and satisfactory performance, potentially making this a 7-year Framework Agreement for The Repair of Steering Gear and Hydraulic Assemblies & Associated Items. These include but are not limited to Articles categorised within the associated Contract Notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) https://www.contracts.mod.uk The successful contractor will be required to supply all spares/components necessary to undertake the repair/remanufacturing process. Successful contractor(s) will be expected to arrange the subsequent packaging to appropriate Military Packing Levels and deliver articles to the Authority post completion of remanufacture. Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to ISO 9001:2015 or suitable alternative, with the appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a Nationally Accredited Certification Body. You will be required to provide a copy of the certificate(s) as directed by any Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) associated with this Notice, and in any event, the winning supplier will be required to provide it for review prior to contract award. The contractual condition for quality will be Allied Quality Assurance Publication (AQAP) AQAP 2110. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award. The successful contractor(s) will be required to overhaul/repair Articles to OEM specifications with an accompanying Certificate of Conformance detailing results of any applicable output tests. To respond to this opportunity suppliers must read through this notice and complete the associated Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ). The PQQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select and Invite to Tender only those economic operators who successfully complete the PQQ, provide all mandatory information and are not subject to any mandatory exclusion. RAR Code - RAR-240703B01 Risk profile - very low ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e09bd37-1384-449f-91b7-c3daf4ba63a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 17 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £950,000 | | 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 - 19 Feb 2025 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e09bd37-1384-449f-91b7-c3daf4ba63a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e09bd37-1384-449f-91b7-c3daf4ba63a8 19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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