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title: "Repair of Various Axles, Transfer Boxes and Prop Shafts"
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# Repair of Various Axles, Transfer Boxes and Prop Shafts

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc5db16d-e8dd-4dd7-9787-04721d394abc

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## Summary

Babcock International Group PLC, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, has completed the public procurement process for the "Repair of Various Axles, Transfer Boxes and Prop Shafts." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for the repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment, classified under CPV code 50100000. The contract, valued at approximately £4 million, spans a period from 16 April 2018 to 15 April 2025, with a tendering phase that concluded on 1 February 2018. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, allowing suppliers to compete for one or both of the two lots available: Axles and Differentials, and Transfer Boxes and Gear Boxes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive repair and maintenance sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling specialised vehicle components. Companies with expertise in servicing axles, transfer boxes, or gearboxes, and those who can fulfill the requirements outlined by Babcock, would be well-positioned to thrive in this contract. Given the long-term nature of the contract with potential extensions, this could lead to sustained business growth for successful bidders over the contract period.

## Notice

Babcock DSG acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence has the potential requirement to place a 5 year Enabling Contract with the possibility of a further 2 x 1 year options. The Authority has the potential requirement for the Repair of various Axles, Differentials and Transfer Boxes and Gear Boxes for the Operational Support Vehicle Programme. This requirement will be split into two lots: Lot 1 - Axles and Differentials Lot 2 - Transfer boxes and Gear Boxes Suppliers who progress to the Invitation to Tender Stage can bid for one or both lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f73be1-627c-46a2-a6b3-78a6bee312df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAROLD L. SMITH (TRANSMISSIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2018 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f73be1-627c-46a2-a6b3-78a6bee312df
- 15 Dec 2017 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f1a6a4-b95b-48f9-8167-78367772123b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57f73be1-627c-46a2-a6b3-78a6bee312df
  24th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03f1a6a4-b95b-48f9-8167-78367772123b
  15th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f9fb1f8-2b7d-4cd3-a31a-c593feca63f1
  20171003 PQQ Questions DCO
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5466eab-de54-484f-8c1e-bb198e885a50
  IRM16 1298 CN DCO
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e3731cc-f938-431e-8a8c-bb18c942b328
  IRM16 1298 DEFFORM 047_0617 20171208
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02038416-9558-499e-aa09-006bc24c0239
  IRM16 1298 Terms and Conditions 20171206
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b8db03b-a609-4b6e-a45b-b98affbba489
  IRM16 1298 Transparency Annex B - ITT 20171215
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8cd1eda3-5e61-4bd0-8fb9-5639afbcfbd5
  1.0_IRM16 1298 Terms and Conditions transparancy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d02207d4-b288-4cf2-ac43-6c8d3fbb0987
  Annex C

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