--- title: "The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052b24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052b24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052b24.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-06-03" --- # The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052b24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052b24.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Telford, has awarded a single source contract to Thales UK Limited for the repair of optical electrical assemblies and associated assemblies. This procurement falls under the industry category of electrical-system repair services, specifically targeting the defence industry. The contract, valued at £4.3 million, covers a period of five years with an option for extension by two additional one-year periods. The procurement method employed is 'limited,' specifically negotiated without prior publication of a contract notice due to a lack of suitable tenders. The award involves services to be delivered in the UK, particularly in the region UKG21, indicating that the contract is active following its signing on 22nd May 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for the selected supplier, Thales UK Limited, which is a large-scale company based in Glasgow. Given the specialised nature of the services required, this procurement process offers significant business growth possibilities for entities possessing the requisite technical expertise and experience in vehicle systems repair and maintenance. Businesses with capabilities in advanced repair technologies and a strong presence in the defence sector are particularly well-positioned to leverage such opportunities through potential subcontracting partnerships. The contract also highlights a transparency-driven negotiation pathway, offering insights into strategic procurement within the defence arena. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to negotiate a single source contract with Thales UK Ltd for the repair of various line replacement units (LRUs) fitted to the wheeled vehicle platforms, for a period of 5 years with the option of a further 2 x 1 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS4.3M. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Ministry of Defence is to negotiate a single source framework agreement with Thales UK Limited, 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow G51 4BZ and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (Babcock) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance with queries relating to this procurement may direct themselves to Babcock. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies for the duration of 5 years with 2 x 1 option years subject to requirement and performance. Options: 2 x 1 year options ### Procurement Information The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) intends to negotiate a single source contract with Thales UK Ltd for the repair of various line replacement units (LRUs) fitted to the wheeled vehicle platforms, for a period of 5 years with the option of a further 2 x 1 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS4.3M. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR 2011) due to an absence of suitable tenders in response to a call for competition. This requirement was originally advertised subject to the DSPCR 2011 Regulation 17(2) as Lot 1 - Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies of IRM22/7626 with Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-025888 and Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-048b0d This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that Ministry of Defence is to negotiate a single source framework agreement with Thales UK Limited, 1 Linthouse Road, Glasgow G51 4BZ and this notice is published for reasons of transparency only. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (Babcock) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance with queries relating to this procurement may direct themselves to Babcock. Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-250523B02 Cyber Risk Profile: Very Low ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029343-2025 | | 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 | 3 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 May 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,300,000 | ## 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 | THALES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50116100 - Electrical-system repair services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2025 at 07:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029343-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.babcockinternational.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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