Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering the establishment of an 8-year Framework Agreement for the Repair and Overhaul of Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox for Challenger Vehicles The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of £1,000,000. The services included cover repair and overhaul for Challenger platforms. There is 1 NATO Stock Number (NSN) that is codified in scope of this requirement. The provided item must meet all applicable military specifications and quality standards. There may be opportunities for further items of a similar nature to be added to the contract following the award, at the discretion of BLDL. Compliance and Performance Management: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to: • Delivery Performance • Product Quality (including defect rates, durability, etc.) • Adherence to Contract Specifications and compliance with delivery instructions. Remedies for Poor Performance: The contract will outline penalties or corrective measures in case of performance failure, which may include late deliveries, substandard quality, or failure to meet agreed specifications. Delivery Instructions: The Contractor must ensure that all deliveries comply with the guidelines set out in the Logistics Commodities Services Transformation Authority Managed Material Supplier Manual. This will cover the following: • Adherence to specific packaging, labelling and transportation requirements. • Assets must be delivered according to the agreed schedule, with clear communication in case of delays. • If subcontractors are used, they must also comply with the same delivery standards. The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable: 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles Contract Duration: 8 Years with no options Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence will manage the tender process, oversee contract compliance, and monitor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The contractor will ensure the assets delivered meet the MOD's operational and strategic requirements.

Procurement Act 2023

Direct award This direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. Davall Gears Limited is the original equipment designer and manufacturer of the Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox. It is the owner of the intellectual property rights in the Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox and of the technical documentation necessary to enable repair and so is the only supplier that can supply the services required. Furthermore, paragraph 6 of schedule 5 is relied upon due to there being an absence of competition because no other provider possesses the technical know-how and data necessary to perform the requirement without introducing an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety and MOD operational requirements. There is no reasonable alternative supplier because the information, rights and know how necessary to effect the repairs are proprietary to Davall Gears Limited.

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