--- title: "The Repair of Various Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated items" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ae6c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ae6c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae6c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae6c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-03-06" --- # The Repair of Various Line Replacement Units (LRU's) and Associated items Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ae6c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ae6c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ae6c.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence is amending a single source Qualifying Defence Contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land for the repair of Line Replacement Units fitted to the Panther Platform. The estimated contract value is £4m, and the procurement method is negotiated without publication for technical reasons. The Ministry of Defence, located in Telford, is progressing repairs to critical assets while seeking a long-term solution through this procurement activity. This tender opportunity offers businesses in the repair, maintenance, and vehicle-related services industry a chance to compete for a high-value contract with Ministry of Defence. Companies with technical expertise, the ability to access specific design information, and a focus on safety and quality would be well-suited to participate. The contract includes options for additional years, providing potential growth opportunities for suppliers in this specialised field. ## Notice Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate an amendment to an existing single source contract (Ref. No. IRM19/7330) with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair of various Line Replacement Units fitted to the Panther Platform in line with the existing Contract Terms and Conditions. The estimated value of the contract amendment is PS4m. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate an amendment to an existing single source contract (Ref. No. IRM19/7330) with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair of various Line Replacement Units fitted to the Panther Platform in line with the existing Contract Terms and Conditions. The estimated value of the contract amendment is PS4m. It is considered that this amendment to contract can be undertaken using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons because: a. RBSL are the Design Authority who have access to the design drawing/information, technical specifications and technical expertise required to repair and undertake proof testing of these articles to the acceptable specification. b. There are safety and quality risks associated with repairing items with no technical / repair specifications. RBSL are the only supplier who has access to this technical data to negate the safety and quality risks. c. Previous support for Panther was provided by RBSL under the Panther Availability Service (PAS) Contract which has since expired. Options: IRM19/7330 includes 2 x 12 month option years to be exercised at the Authority's discretion. ### Procurement Information Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate an amendment to an existing single source contract (Ref. No. IRM19/7330) with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the repair of various Line Replacement Units fitted to the Panther Platform in line with the existing Contract Terms and Conditions. The estimated value of the contract amendment is PS4m. It is considered that this amendment to contract can be undertaken using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons because: a. RBSL are the Design Authority who have access to the design drawing/information, technical specifications and technical expertise required to repair and undertake proof testing of these articles to the acceptable specification. b. There are safety and quality risks associated with repairing items with no technical / repair specifications. RBSL are the only supplier who has access to this technical data to negate the safety and quality risks. c. Previous support for Panther was provided by RBSL under the Panther Availability Service (PAS) Contract which has since expired. 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 UK Ministry of Defence is to amend a single source Qualifying Defence Contract with the named supplier to satisfy repairs to critical assets whilst an enduring solution is progressed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006470-2023 | | 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 | 6 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,000,000 | ## 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 | RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment ## Release History - 6 Mar 2023 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006470-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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