--- title: "LSBU15/0131 - Repair of Challenger 2 ESW APU" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc545ad2-3063-44f9-b442-021318d434fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc545ad2-3063-44f9-b442-021318d434fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc545ad2-3063-44f9-b442-021318d434fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc545ad2-3063-44f9-b442-021318d434fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)" published: "2016-11-24" --- # LSBU15/0131 - Repair of Challenger 2 ESW APU Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc545ad2-3063-44f9-b442-021318d434fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc545ad2-3063-44f9-b442-021318d434fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc545ad2-3063-44f9-b442-021318d434fe.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Defence Support Group (DSG), based in Telford, is currently conducting a tender procurement process for the "Repair of Challenger 2 ESW APU" with an estimated value of £20 million. The procurement, classified under services and specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services of generators, is being carried out using a selective method with a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 17 December 2016, and this opportunity may particularly appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though any tenders selected will be evaluated solely based on the specified criteria. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the defence and military vehicle sector, especially those with capabilities in engine repair and maintenance. Companies that specialise in the repair and maintenance of engines and engine parts for military vehicles would be well-suited to compete for this contract, offering potential for growth through collaboration with a major governmental purchasing body. The lengthy duration of the contract, with an initial 5-year term and the possibility of two 1-year extensions, allows successful bidders to plan for sustained engagement and revenue generation. ## Notice Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: IV.3.4 Instead of: 02 December 2016 Time: 16:00 Read: 02 December 2016 Time: 16:00 Place of dates to be added: IV.3.5 Instead of: 12 December 2016 Time: 00:00 Read: 12 December 2016 Time: 00:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk 5 year (with two 1yr options) for the Repair of Challenger 2 Auxiliary Power Units for the Heavy Fleet. Used in Challenger 2, CRARRV, Titan and Trojan platforms. 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: Engines and engine parts for military vehicles.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46133aab-0cd0-436a-b1f0-52c4b752ed0c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 24 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35421100 - Engines and engine parts for military vehicles - 50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators ## Release History - 24 Nov 2016 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46133aab-0cd0-436a-b1f0-52c4b752ed0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46133aab-0cd0-436a-b1f0-52c4b752ed0c 24th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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