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title: "IRM21/7572 - Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions, Final Drives and Associated Assemblies"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-02-12"
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# IRM21/7572 - Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions, Final Drives and Associated Assemblies

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0387ea

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, acting on behalf of the UK government, has awarded a single-source contract to David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the remanufacture, repair, and maintenance of military vehicle transmissions. The contract, valued at £137 million, was signed on 19th January 2024. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract has a duration of 5 years with potential one-year extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services of military vehicles to compete. The unique technical know-how possessed by David Brown Santasalo UK Limited in relation to the specific transmissions involved has led to the award of this contract without open competition. Companies with expertise in this niche area may find this tender lucrative and rewarding to pursue for business growth.

## Notice

This notice has been published to meet transparency requirements and is not a request for expressions of interest. Therefore please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, awarded a single source contract with David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the Remanufacture and whole assembly Repair of TN54E/ ETS Transmissions, repair of TN15E/E+ Transmissions, all associated assemblies and final drives. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The framework agreement has a duration of 5 years with the potential of two x one-year options subject to requirement and satisfactory performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate a single source Contract with David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the Remanufacture and whole assembly Repair of TN54E/ ETS Transmissions, repair of TN15E/E+ Transmissions, all associated assemblies and final drives. The framework duration will be 5 years plus two one-year options subject to requirement and satisfactory performance.

Options: Two x one-year options, subject to requirement and satisfactory performance.

### Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. David Brown Santasalo UK Limited are the only supplier with the specific know-how of the TN54E/ETS & TN15E/E+ Transmissions to be able to provide the equipment support services required by the UK Ministry of Defence. David Brown Santasalo UK Limited are the proprietary owner of the design for the TN54E/ETS & TN15E/E+ transmissions and hold the related design information and technical specifications, data and knowledge. Without access to such design information and technical specification, data and knowledge, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements which are required to ensure the safety and suitability of the repairs and that the interoperability of the transmissions with the platform is not compromised. Neither the design information and technical specification, data and knowledge are available from any other supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004588-2024 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £137,000,000 |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVID BROWN SANTASALO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2024 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004588-2024
- 24 Nov 2022 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033321-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.babcockinternational.com

## Provenance

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