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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-h6vhtk-0387d2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom, has awarded a 5-year Framework Agreement to Thales UK Limited for the repair and maintenance of Optronic Assemblies and Remote Weapon Systems. The contract was issued using a limited procurement method without prior publication, citing technical reasons for the sole selection of Thales UK Limited. The contract was signed on 30th March 2023, with an approximate value of £15,000,000.

This procurement opportunity, managed by the Ministry of Defence, presents business growth prospects for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of military equipment. The contract, which includes options for additional years, creates opportunities for suppliers with expertise in Optronic Assemblies and Remote Weapon Systems to participate in this specialised sector. Thales UK Limited, as the designated supplier, demonstrates technical proficiency crucial for ensuring the safety and reliability of the Defence equipment covered under the contract.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Limted, acting on behalf of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 5 year contract with a further 2 x 1 option years with Thales UK Ltd for repair and maintenance of Thales Line Replacement Units and repair of Swarmlite Remote Weapon Station covering the Challenger 2 and Titan and Trojan platforms.

Options: 2 x 1 year options

### Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure, without prior publication pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for the following technical reasons: 1) Thales UK Ltd are the Design Organisation (DO) for the LRUs and have extensive and in depth knowledge of these items with access to original underlying technical drawings/information and technical specifications, data and knowledge which are required to provide the repair and maintenance services required by the contract; 2) Without access to such design drawings/information and technical specifications, data and knowledge, the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements (including the original equipment manufacturer standards) which are required to ensure the proper operation, safety and suitability of the requirement; and 3) As a result, Thales UK Ltd are currently the only company with the technical expertise and know-how to undertake the services covered by the scope of this contract. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis, and is published for reasons of transparency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013154-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013154-2023
- 23 Nov 2022 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033285-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.babcockinternational.com
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:334059-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML

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