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Opportunity overview
Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 5 Year plus 2 x 1 Year Options Framework Agreement for Repair of Various Axles, Transmissions and Associated Assemblies. This Framework Agreement includes:
The overaching contract value is: £4,648,000. This will be broken down between 3 lots.
Lot 1 - Land Rover and RWMIK value: £2,000,000 – 12 NSNs in scope
Lot 2 - Cougar and Jackal value: £1,148,000 – 5 NSNs in scope
Lot 3 – Pinzgauer value £1,500,000 – 10 NSN’s in scope
The Authority reserves the right to add items of a similar nature during the lifetime of the contract following Request for Quotations (RFQ).
The resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality and shall include remedies for poor performance.
The Authority shall award the Framework Agreement in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender.
QA standards or equivalent: The contractor shall hold and maintain a certification to ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality accreditation to a correct scope relevant to this requirement.
No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement indeed there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand and accept this position.
Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) by completing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
The PSQ shall be assessed on DSP using the selection criteria given within the PSQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select, economic operators who will be invited to tender, only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion.
Contract name: IRM24/7694
RAR –WUREXZE
Cyber Risk Profile: Level 1 (foundational).
Classification
CPV50116400 — Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
CPV50630000 — Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles
Lots
Lot 1 - The Repair of Land Rover and RWMIK Axles, Transmissions and Associated Assemblies£2m
Lot 2 - The Repair of Cougar and Jackal Transmissions and Associated Assemblies£1.1m
Lot 3 –The Repair of Pinzgauer Axles, Transmissions and Associated Assemblies£1.5m
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
IRM24/7694
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Tender must be submitted electronically via the Defence SourcingPortal (DSP) by date and time. The Authority reserves the right to reject any Tender received after the stated date and time.Hard copy, paper or delivered digital Tenders (e.g. email, DVD) atOFFICIAL SENSITIVE classification are no longer required and will notbe accepted by the Authority.Tenderers are required to submit an electronic online Tender inresponse to ITT IRM24/7694
https://www.contracts.mod.uk
The Authority intends to conduct the procurement in 2 stages.
Stage 1 is the Procurement Specific Questionnaire, Stage 2 is the issue of the Invitation to Tender.
The Competitive Flexible Procedures in the Public Procurement Act 23 outline a structured approach to procurement, while allowing for flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. The detailed steps involved in the process:
The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)
Assessment of Suppliers: The PSQ is assessed based on the selection criteria within the PSQ itself. Each question in the questionnaire is evaluated to determine if the supplier meets the required conditions of participation.
Down Selection Process: The intention is to down select suppliers on a pass/fail basis. Only those suppliers who meet the necessary criteria will move forward to the next stage.
Invitation to Tender (ITT)
Shortlisted Suppliers: Once the PSQ stage is completed, the shortlisted suppliers who meet the criteria are invited to submit their full tender.
Tender Documents: The full procurement documents, including requirements, specifications, and terms, are provided to the suppliers.
Clarifications: Suppliers can ask questions or seek clarifications to ensure they fully understand the requirements and any flexibility involved in the process.
Evaluation and Award Criteria
Framework Agreement will be awarded to the bidder who submits the most advantageous tender. Evaluation will consider:
Pricing and supply details for the items as specified in the tender.
Responses to the Technical Questions:
Specifications
Repair Process and Provision of OEM Parts
Outward Assembly Testing and Final Inspection
Turnaround Times and Schedule Adherence
Obsolescence
Responses to the Social Value:
Social Value:
3 Resilient, innovative and flexible supply chains
3a. Create a diverse supply chain to deliver the contract including new businesses and entrepreneurs, start-ups, SMEs, VCSEs and mutuals Including creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and helping new organisations to grow, supporting economic growth and business creation.
4 Sustainable procurement practices.
4a Deliver additional environmental benefits in the performance of the contract, including working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions and use of clean energy and green technologies
6.Employment and training for those who face barriers to employment
6a. Create employment and training opportunities particularly for those who face barriers to employment and/or who are located in deprived areas, and for people in industries with known skills shortages or in high growth sectors.
Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the
Framework Agreement post award, following Request for Quotations (RFQ).
Special regime
defenceSecurity
lightTouch
Techniques
Has Framework Agreement
Yes
Framework Agreement
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Price must be Firm for the first 12 Months with a Variantion of Price clause being applied for Years 2 to 5 and any subsequesnt option years.
As this is up to 3 Single Operator Framework Agreements no further selection process for the award of contracts is applicable.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Enquiry period
Ends
3 Nov 2026, 16:00
Expected award period
Ends
14 Dec 2026, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 - The Repair of Land Rover and RWMIK Axles, Transmissions and Associated Assemblies
Description
Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 5 Year plus 2 x 1 Options Framework Agreement for The Repair of Land Rover and RWMIK Axles, Transmissions and Associated Assemblies.
CPV codes applicable to this contract are 50116400 and 50630000
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
2,400,000
Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
30 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Options
Description
Subject to requirements and supplier performance, there will be the option of 2 x 1 option years. These will be reviewed and invoked incrementally.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 - The Repair of Cougar and Jackal Transmissions and Associated Assemblies
Description
Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 5 Year plus 2 x 1 Options Framework Agreement for The Repair of Cougar and Jackal Transmissions and Associated Assemblies
CPV codes applicable to this contract are 50116400 and 50630000
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,377,600
Amount
1,148,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
30 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Options
Description
Subject to requirements and supplier performance, there will be the option of 2 x 1 option years. These will be reviewed and invoked incrementally.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 –The Repair of Pinzgauer Axles, Transmissions and Associated Assemblies
Description
Babcock Land Defence Limited - acting as agent to the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has under consideration a 5 Year plus 2 x 1 Options Framework Agreement for The Repair of Pinzgauer Axles, Transmissions and Associated Assemblies
CPV codes applicable to this contract are 50116400 and 50630000
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,800,000
Amount
1,500,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
30 Dec 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Dec 2031, 23:59
Options
Description
Subject to requirements and supplier performance, there will be the option of 2 x 1 option years. These will be reviewed and invoked incrementally.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50116400
Description
Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50630000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50116400
Description
Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50630000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
50116400
Description
Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
50630000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles
Market engagement has been conducted; however, a formal notice was not published as the additional time required would have affected the procurement timetable and jeopardised implementation within the required timeframe.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
098049-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Defence Equipment and Support, via Babcock Land Defence Limited as agent, is seeking a framework for repair of specified military-vehicle axles, transmissions and associated assemblies across three lots: Land Rover/RWMIK, Cougar/Jackal and Pinzgauer.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers able to repair the specified vehicle assemblies and maintain ISO 9001:2015 (or equivalent relevant quality accreditation).
Key points identified
Core requirementRepair of various axles, transmissions and associated assemblies.Evidence: Title: "The Repair of Various Axles, Transmissions and Associated Items".
Quality accreditationHold and maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification or equivalent relevant quality accreditation.Evidence: "The contractor shall hold and maintain a certification to ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality accreditation to a correct scope relevant to this requirement."
Performance managementMeet KPIs covering areas including delivery and quality; remedies apply for poor performance.Evidence: "The resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality and shall include remedies for poor performance."
96% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Defence Equipment and Support, via Babcock Land Defence Limited as agent, is seeking a framework for repair of specified military-vehicle axles, transmissions and associated assemblies across three lots: Land Rover/RWMIK, Cougar/Jackal and Pinzgauer.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers able to repair the specified vehicle assemblies and maintain ISO 9001:2015 (or equivalent relevant quality accreditation).
Key deliverables
Repair of Land Rover and RWMIK axles, transmissions and associated assemblies
Repair of Cougar and Jackal transmissions and associated assemblies
Repair of Pinzgauer axles, transmissions and associated assemblies
Quality and delivery performance against framework KPIs
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality accreditation
99% confidence
Mandatory · All lots
View supporting evidence
"The contractor shall hold and maintain a certification to ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality accreditation to a correct scope relevant to this requirement."
Core requirement
99% confidence
Repair of various axles, transmissions and associated assemblies.
View supporting evidence
Title: "The Repair of Various Axles, Transmissions and Associated Items".
Quality accreditation
99% confidence
Hold and maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification or equivalent relevant quality accreditation.
View supporting evidence
"The contractor shall hold and maintain a certification to ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality accreditation to a correct scope relevant to this requirement."
Performance management
97% confidence
Meet KPIs covering areas including delivery and quality; remedies apply for poor performance.
View supporting evidence
"The resulting Framework Agreement shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality and shall include remedies for poor performance."
Cyber risk profile
98% confidence
Level 1 (foundational).
View supporting evidence
"Cyber Risk Profile: Level 1 (foundational)."
Expression of interest
99% confidence
Submit via the Defence Sourcing Portal by completing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ).
View supporting evidence
"Expressions of interest to participate in this requirement are to be submitted on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) by completing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ)."
Selection and exclusion
98% confidence
Provide all mandatory PSQ information and not be subject to a mandatory exclusion to be considered for down-selection.
View supporting evidence
"It is the intention of the Authority to down select... only those suppliers who provide all mandatory information and are not subject to a mandatory exclusion."
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Framework value
99% confidence
£4,648,000.
View supporting evidence
"The overaching contract value is: £4,648,000."
Lot values
99% confidence
Lot 1 £2,000,000; Lot 2 £1,148,000; Lot 3 £1,500,000.
View supporting evidence
"Lot 1 - Land Rover and RWMIK value: £2,000,000"; "Lot 2 - Cougar and Jackal value: £1,148,000"; "Lot 3 – Pinzgauer value £1,500,000".
Framework duration
98% confidence
5 years plus two 1-year options.
View supporting evidence
"5 Year plus 2 x 1 Year Options Framework Agreement".
Call-off volume
99% confidence
No business is guaranteed under any resulting framework.
View supporting evidence
"No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement".
Delivery
Delivery geography
90% confidence
United Kingdom.
View supporting evidence
Delivery location: "United Kingdom".
Lot 1 scope
98% confidence
Repair of Land Rover and RWMIK axles, transmissions and associated assemblies; 12 NSNs in scope.
View supporting evidence
"Lot 1 - Land Rover and RWMIK value: £2,000,000 – 12 NSNs in scope".
Lot 2 scope
98% confidence
Repair of Cougar and Jackal transmissions and associated assemblies; 5 NSNs in scope.
View supporting evidence
"Lot 2 - Cougar and Jackal value: £1,148,000 – 5 NSNs in scope".
Lot 3 scope
98% confidence
Repair of Pinzgauer axles, transmissions and associated assemblies; 10 NSNs in scope.
View supporting evidence
"Lot 3 – Pinzgauer value £1,500,000 – 10 NSN’s in scope".
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Notice status
98% confidence
Open tender notice.
View supporting evidence
Display status: "open"; notice type: "Tender notice on Find a Tender".
Procedure
96% confidence
Selective; described as a competitive flexible procedure.
Evaluation criteria will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender.
View supporting evidence
"The Authority shall award the Framework Agreement in accordance with the evaluation criteria which will be detailed in the Invitation to Tender."
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
No framework or work guarantee
99% confidence
The authority does not guarantee that a framework will be put in place or that any business will be awarded.
View supporting evidence
"there is no guarantee that any Framework Agreement will be put in place" and "No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting Framework Agreement".
Bid-cost risk
99% confidence
No compensation will be paid if the tender or framework is withdrawn.
View supporting evidence
"No compensation etc. will be paid if a tender or resulting Framework Agreement is withdrawn for any reason."
Scope variation
98% confidence
Similar items may be added during the framework through RFQs.
View supporting evidence
"The Authority reserves the right to add items of a similar nature during the lifetime of the contract following Request for Quotations (RFQ)."
Performance remedies
97% confidence
Poor performance against delivery and quality KPIs may trigger remedies.
View supporting evidence
"shall include remedies for poor performance."
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