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AWARDED- Project Lurcher

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Mar 2023 at 11:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in England has successfully awarded a contract for the project named "AWARDED- Project Lurcher" involving the conversion of Land Rover vehicles to electric technology. This opportunity, valued at £535,169.78 GBP, falls under the category of specialist vehicles and electric vehicles. The tender was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system with a selective procurement method. The contract period is from March 3, 2023, to March 31, 2024, providing opportunities for suppliers to contribute to the Army's transition to electric vehicles.

Businesses specializing in vehicle engineering, particularly those familiar with electric vehicle technology, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on services, the Ministry of Defence's procurement stage has shifted from tender to award, offering growth prospects to suppliers, especially SMEs. The location of the procurement is at Army HQ in Andover, England. The tender period closed on January 20, 2023, and now presents a chance for selected suppliers to bring innovation to the Army's fleet conversion process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AWARDED- Project Lurcher

Notice Description

This Land Rover Electric Vehicle Conversion requirement is to assist Army's intention to transition to Electric Vehicle (EV) technology to leverage the capability enhancements that this type of technology can offer. This requirement was competed through RM3814- EV Fleet conversion DPS, and a competition was conducted through shortlisted suppliers. This requirement has been awarded and is closed for applicants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3db303aa-5986-4b79-a902-1288aea5aa43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acece57-af94-4573-94b1-839312aea5e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£535,169 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£535,169 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
armycomrcl-innov-ariel-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BABCOCK VEHICLE ENGINEERING

Further Information

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