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title: "Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RTB), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and the Purchase of HBTs and WPDs when required."
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# Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RTB), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and the Purchase of HBTs and WPDs when required.

Buyer: BABCOCK DSG LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca5943d0-1dcd-43c7-a69d-2ef7c154dedb

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## Summary

Babcock DSG Ltd, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, is conducting a procurement process for the calibration, repair, and maintenance of Roller Brake Testers, Headlamp Beam Testers, and Wheel Play Detectors. This contract, valued at £4,575,000, is situated in Telford, West Midlands, and has an active contract period from 12 December 2017 to 11 December 2020. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender having closed on 19 September 2017.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services for measurement and testing apparatus. Companies capable of performing calibration, repair, and technical support services, particularly those with experience in working on vehicle testing equipment, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as they can offer competitive pricing and specialised services in this niche market.

## Notice

Babcock DSG Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's Agent, intends to negotiate a single source Contract with VL Test Systems Limited for the Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of the fleet of Van Leeuwen Test Systems fixed Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT) and Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) within the UK and overseas (including in-theatre) vehicle test facilities. This will also include removal, refurbishment and re-installation of machines from site to site, maintenance of the VOSA database of vehicle DfT test codes, and training on the use of the machines to MOD staff. The requirement also includes the Purchase of Headlamp Beam Testers and Wheel Play Detectors when required. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. 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: Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdc9a11-78c5-485a-aa86-2775d6c01326 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2017 - 11 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,575,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,575,000 |
| 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 DSG LTD |
| 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 | V L TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2017 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdc9a11-78c5-485a-aa86-2775d6c01326

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbdc9a11-78c5-485a-aa86-2775d6c01326
  23rd September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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