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title: "The Repair of Run-Flats and Special to Type Wheel Assemblies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c7fe"
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# The Repair of Run-Flats and Special to Type Wheel Assemblies

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c7fe

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Telford, UK, has awarded a contract for the repair of run-flats and special to type wheel assemblies. This contract, managed by Babcock Land Defence Limited, covers a 2-year framework with an option for two additional one-year extensions. It is valued at up to £4,950,000. The procurement process was a direct award due to proprietary considerations related to Hutchinson (U.K) Limited, the original equipment designer and manufacturer. Scheduled to commence on 28th September 2026 and conclude by 27th September 2028, this contract is under the industry category of maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles, and is classified under the defence and security special regime.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those companies skilled in defence vehicle maintenance and repair. Extensive experience in product-specific repairs may prove advantageous given the direct award based on Intellectual Property and technical exclusivity. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially viable, considering the suitability criteria and potential for future opportunities through performance monitoring and fulfilment of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery. Given the significant contract value and the strategic technological requirements, businesses equipped with proprietary technologies or services can expand their portfolio by engaging with similar government and defence contracts.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering theestablishment of a 2 year Framework Agreement for The Repair of Run-Flats and Special to Type Wheel Assemblies. Subject to requirements there will be the potential of an addiitonal 2 x 1 option years. The contract has a total value of PS4,950,000.00. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to: - Delivery Performance (On Time Delivery) The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable: 35 Additional Terms: Contract Duration: 2 Years with 2 x 1 options Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") will manage the tender process, oversee contract compliance, and monitor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contractor will ensure the articles delivered meet the Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements

### Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to Hutchinson (U.K) Limited for The Repair of Run-Flats and Special to Type Wheel Assemblies. The contract will be a for a period of 2 years with the provision for 2 x 1 option years and have a value up to PS4,950,000.00. In making this direct award the Authority relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 due to Hutchinson (UK) Limited being the original equipment designer and manufacturer of the inserts for the run-flats. Furthermore, the Authority relies upon paragraph 6 of schedule 5 due to an absence of competition as the information relating to the goods and services is proprietary to Hutchinson (UK) Limited and Hutchison (UK) Limited is not willing to share the technical know-how with any third party. There are no reasonable alternatives to the goods and services because it would introduce an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety and MOD operational requirements. The Authority also relies upon paragraph 7 of schedule 5 to the procurement Act 2023 as a change in supplier from Hutchinson (UK) Limited would result in the MOD receiving goods and services that are different from the existing goods or services. The difference would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance as it would introduce an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety and MOD operational requirements. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier Hutchinson (U.K) Limited, Unit 10, Hortonwood 32, Telford, TF1 7EU. 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/064919-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,950,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUTCHINSON (U.K |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064919-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064919-2026
  9th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://www.hutchinson.com/en
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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