Repair and Calibration of Optical and Fibre Optic Equipment for UK Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedRepair and Calibration of Optical and Fibre Optic Equipment for UK Ministry of Defence
Awarded 16 Jul 2024
Awarded16 Jul 2024
Value£860,970.00
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 8mo2y 12mo term, 77% elapsed
Awarded 16 July 2024Expires 15 July 2027
About
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, awarded a single source contract to Optical Test and Calibration Limited for the repair and calibration of optical and fibre optic equipment.
The contract, valued at £860,970, was placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication under Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 due to a failed competition caused by the absence of suitable responses to Lot 5 of the previous restricted procedure (reference 2023/S 000-014611).
The framework agreement has a duration of three years.
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