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title: "IRM19/7214 - The Repair of Optronic Assemblies / Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS)"
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# IRM19/7214 - The Repair of Optronic Assemblies / Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9e35130-68bb-4407-8554-b1f9fd28b55c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Thales UK Limited for the repair and maintenance of Thales Optronic Assemblies, Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite, and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS). The contract, initiated through a tender process, is part of a 5-year Framework Agreement with the provision for two one-year extensions. The total contract value is £15,000,000. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contract period starts on 11th April 2023 and ends on 10th April 2030, with the tender period closing on 30th March 2023. The procurement falls under the services category and the delivery region is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract for repair and maintenance services of military vehicles by Thales UK Limited offers opportunities for businesses suited for such specialised services to potentially enhance their growth. Companies with expertise in repairing and maintaining military vehicle components like Optronic Assemblies, LRUs, Swarmlite, and RWS systems would find this tender particularly suitable for business expansion. As the Ministry of Defence continues its partnership with Thales UK Limited, there may be avenues for collaboration or subcontracting in this domain for interested businesses looking to engage in the defence sector.

## Notice

This notice announces a Contract Award for the purposes of transparency only and is not a request for expressions of interest. Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a 5 year Framework Agreement to Thales UK Limited for the repair and maintenance of Thales Optronic Assemblies / Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS). There will also be the provision for two one year options should this be required and subject to satisfactory supplier performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff13882-3a76-4d27-a4c2-952453eb91af |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2023 - 10 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff13882-3a76-4d27-a4c2-952453eb91af

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ff13882-3a76-4d27-a4c2-952453eb91af
  9th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1beeb290-5090-458d-9003-f5892d74403e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/71e50ec2-28f7-4154-aac7-48b84928bafc
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