IRM26/7735 For The Repair of Jackal Axles and Drive Units - TN

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Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL), acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering the establishment of a 4 years Plus 2 x 1 option years Framework Agreement for The Repair of Jackal Axles and Drive Units. The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of £4,300,000. There are 5 NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) that are codified in scope of this requirement. The provided items 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 - Contract Amendments - Progress of Articles - Non-Conformances (Third Party Audit) - Quality Registration - Warranty Repairs - Deliverable Quality Plan 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: 50100000 Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. 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.

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Legal Justification

This direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 due to Supacat Ltd being the sole owner of the Intellectual Property related to the items. The items are unique to the HMT range of vehicles of which Supacat Ltd are the original equipment manufacturer and owner of the vehicle IP, 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 supply because the product supplied is to be fitted to a vehicle of which the Supplier is the designer and manufacturer and no alternative available product.

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