Awarded
IRM25/7724 - Repair and Overhaul of Hand Operated Traverse Gearbox for Challenger Vehicles
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded this contract to Davall Gears Ltd.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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…Read the full description
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Davall Gears Ltd (SME) | £1,000,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 089721-2026
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From notice 089721-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.