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The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Building B15, MoD Donnington, Telford, UKG21, TF2 8JT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lori Evans

Contact Email: Lori.Evans@babcockinternational.com

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
4300000.0 GBP
Published
03 Jun 2025, 07:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Thales UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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. 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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: 2 x 1 year options

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Lowest price

Contracts

Contract Title: The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies

Awards

Award Title: The Repair of Optical Electrical Assemblies and Associated Assemblies

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