Published date: 3 June 2025
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Contract summary
Industry
Electrical-system repair services - 50116100
Location of contract
TF2 8JT
Value of contract
£4,300,000
Procurement reference
tender_493364/1483415
Published date
3 June 2025
Closing date
9 June 2025
Closing time
4pm
Contract start date
30 September 2025
Contract end date
29 September 2030
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
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 £4.3M.
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
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Lori Evans
Address
Building B15, MoD Donnington
Telford
TF2 8JT
England
lori.evans@babcockinternational.com
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