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IRM24/7673 - Repair and Maintenance of Transmissions Fitted to the Viking Armoured Vehicle Platform Fleet and Protected Mobility Vehicle Platforms TN

Buyer: Ministry of Defence →

BuyerMinistry of Defence
StatusAwarded
DeadlineNot published
ValueValue not published
Published9 Feb 2026

What is being bought

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded a 5-Year Framework Agreement: Repair and Maintenance of Transmissions Fitted to the Viking Armoured Vehicle Platform Fleet and Protected Mobility Vehicle Platforms (PMVP) to Mitchell Diesel Limited (Mitchell Powerhouse Systems Ltd). The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of £1,500,000. This direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. Mitchell Powerhouse Systems Lts have exclusive rights distributor agreement in relation to the UK with the original equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmissions, and are the only supplier that can supply the services required. No other reasonable alternative suppliers are available because the services required are in relation to transmissions manufactured by Allison Transmissions, in respect of which Mitchell Powersystems Ltd are the only licensee in the UK authorised to carry out the required services. The services included cover transmissions and gear boxes for the Viking, Cougar and Jackal platforms. There are 7 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 its award, at the discretion of Babcock Land Defence Limited. 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: 50116400 – Repair and Maintenance Services of Vehicle Transmissions. Additional Terms: Contract Duration: 5 years, with the option of 2 further years subject to requirement and performance. Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent for 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 Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements.

Lot details

Lot 1

No lot description published.

Statuscomplete

Comparable-procurement analytics

No usable CPV category has been published, so a comparable market set cannot yet be built.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementYes
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleThis direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023. Mitchell Powerhouse Systems Ltd have exclusive rights distributor agreement in relation to the UK with the original equipment manufacturer, Allison Transmissions, and are the only supplier that can supply the services required. No other reasonable alternative suppliers are available because the services required are in relation to transmissions manufactured by Allison Transmissions, in respect of which Mitchell Powersystems Ltd are the only licensee in the UK authorised to carry out the required services.
Rationale classificationssingleSuppliersIntellectualPropertyExclusiveRights
Special regimedefenceSecurity
Covered byNot published
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Awards

Contracts

1

Statusactive
Value£1,500,000

Documents & submission route

  • Not published

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0563f5
Latest release ID011485-2026
Latest release timestampMon Feb 09 2026 15:36:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLNot published
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methoddirect
Procurement method detailsDirect award
Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source1
Tender items in source0
Tender documents in source1
Awards in latest release1
Contracts in latest release1
Parties in latest release2

Notice history

DateEventReference
9 Feb 2026award, contract011485-2026
17 Dec 2025award, contract083867-2025
22 Jul 2025award, contract042076-2025

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

Complete current OCDS release JSON
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22 Jul 2025 · 042076-2025 · award, contract
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