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title: "Calibration and Repair of Test Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service Community"
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# Calibration and Repair of Test Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service Community

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbfd9625-adc5-4a2d-ad49-748da41591ea

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for the Calibration and Repair of Test Equipment used across the UK Ministry of Defence's Tri-Service community, managed by Babcock International Group PLC. The tender, identified as LSBU15/0133, falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus" category with a total value of £20,000,000. It was published on 18 December 2017 and includes a contract period starting from 5 April 2018 for two years, with a possible extension of an additional two years. The tender indicates a selective procurement method, which has a submission deadline of 24 January 2018, and the work will primarily be conducted in the West Midlands region of the UK.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in calibration and repair services, particularly those that meet ISO certification standards and hold UKAS Accreditation. Companies with the capability to provide QA standards, delivery logistics, and onsite calibration would be well-positioned to compete. The framework's design allows for multiple suppliers, thereby encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate alongside larger firms, fostering a competitive environment that can lead to business growth and enhanced service offerings in the defence sector.

## Notice

Babcock DSG Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's Agent has awarded a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for the Calibration and Repair of Test Equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community, for the duration of two years with the potential to extend for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458f72e8-262f-4216-9c14-d8c31c8c0b03 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2018 - 7 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,900,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED AEROSYSTEMS; DM SYSTEMS AND TEST; KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES; OPTICAL TEST & CALIBRATION (UK; T E R CALIBRATION; TRESCAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2018 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458f72e8-262f-4216-9c14-d8c31c8c0b03
- 18 Dec 2017 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788868f9-1c6f-4c4d-8592-60c1dace3af4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458f72e8-262f-4216-9c14-d8c31c8c0b03
  6th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/788868f9-1c6f-4c4d-8592-60c1dace3af4
  18th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1f3a533-af53-4071-881d-16e857015c25
  Annex A to Schedule 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7b4266a-aeaa-4ec8-9cd9-a55d1ef7fce6
  Defence Contract Notice - Published
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0ff8354-9515-42d6-95aa-a75848a4dfd4
  DEFFORM 047_0617
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ac4a332-c0aa-492f-92f0-f23280b8fa67
  DEFFORM 47 Annex B - Compliance Matrix
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba617a83-25bc-48ff-b768-c8dc3a3ea967
  DEFFORM 528
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d53979b-a1bb-41fe-8054-d0e1d78eea87
  LSBU15 0133 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a1f287f-7665-408e-b9a4-c644e1ac73f2
  PQQ Project Specific Questions_long text
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d51fe2d8-8cca-4d1b-a833-5567600cc7f1
  Transparency Annex B - ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79e8f48c-d629-4fa2-af70-74139d734e37
  01. LSBU15 0133_Cover Page
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1595f51e-8322-4b38-8e71-a9bf9a9d7539
  02. LSBU15 0133_TCs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79730440-87e3-4a16-8a74-d55b33f91e6e
  03. LSBU15 0133_Schedules
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44445714-320a-47cd-8c2e-4dbd4b91903c
  04. LSBU15 0133 - ALL Pricing
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72ba65ac-69b1-45d0-a2d7-cd102f4b7a48
  trans_annc

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