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title: "The Repair, Remanufacture & Maintenance of ESW CR2 APU"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7d9"
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published: "2025-10-31"
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# The Repair, Remanufacture & Maintenance of ESW CR2 APU

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7d9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence (MOD), represented by Babcock Land Defence Limited, which has awarded a contract to Van Kappel Ltd for the repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of the Challenger 2 ESW Auxiliary Power Units. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on the repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. The procurement method employed was a limited, negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons that only Van Kappel Ltd could fulfil. The contract is active and was signed on 30th September 2025, with a duration of four years and three additional one-year options. The location of the activity is specified within the UK region coded as UKG21. The total value of the contract is £1,440,000,000.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in high-precision maintenance and repair services, especially those with experience in defence equipment. Businesses with a strong technical background, exclusive tools, and expertise in this niche market of vehicle maintenance and equipment services could potentially gain a competitive edge in similar future tenders. The contract illustrates the necessity for specialised technical knowledge and equipment, suggesting that businesses in this field should continually invest in acquiring and upgrading technical capabilities to align with such specialised government contract requirements.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a Single Source Contract to Van Kappel Ltd for the Repair, Maintenance & Overhaul of the Challenger 2 ESW Auxiliary Power Units for a duration of 4 Years with 3 x 1 Option Years.

### Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a Single Source Contract to Van Kappel Ltd for the Repair, Maintenance & Overhaul of the Challenger 2 ESW Auxiliary Power Units for a duration of 4 Years with 3 x 1 Option Years. Please note, this Notice announces a Contract Award for the purposes of transparency only and is not a request for expressions of interest. It is considered that the contract has been awarded to Van Kappel Ltd 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 as Van Kappel Ltd are the only supplier with the specific know-how, STTE and ownership of the bespoke OEM designed APU Test Set and associated tooling. 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 Auxiliary Power Units with the platform is not compromised to be able to provide the equipment support services required by the UK Ministry of Defence. The Authority reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070039-2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 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 | £1,440,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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 | VAN KAPPEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070039-2025

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