Tender

Project TYRO - General Support Bridge

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE (OI)

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Tender

15 Dec 2018 at 10:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Operational Infrastructure (OI) is conducting a tender for the "Project TYRO - General Support Bridge" aimed at procuring a Heavy Forces General Support Bridging capability for the UK Armed Forces. The procurement is classified under the industry category of mobile bridges and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the submission deadline is set for 25 January 2019, and the anticipated contract period will commence on 20 October 2020 and extend until 31 December 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £150 million, with a minimum value of £50 million, using a selective negotiation procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of heavy military infrastructure, particularly those capable of producing mobile bridges that meet military load classifications. Companies specialising in defence contracting, engineering, or logistics will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract with the Ministry of Defence. The procurement process encourages suitable organisations to engage and provides a platform for growth within the sector, especially for those with relevant expertise and capacity to fulfil the operational requirements outlined in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project TYRO - General Support Bridge

Notice Description

Operational Infrastructure team has identified a possible future requirement to procure and support a Heavy Forces General Support Bridging (GSB) capability for use by UK Armed Forces until at least 2040. The GSB system is used within the indirect fire zone and must provide a minimum Military Load Classification (MLC) of 100 (Tracked). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Mobile bridges.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43d345cf-c8e2-4209-912a-0396834b5d4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7b8793-decf-4497-90d8-2b5384baea03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144300 - Mobile bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE (OI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justin.wilkins848@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067980234

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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