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IRM24/7680 - The Supply of Heavy Armoured Vehicle Track and Associated Items

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jun 2025 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, through its Defence Equipment & Support Land Equipment Vehicle Support Team, has completed a procurement process titled "IRM24/7680 - The Supply of Heavy Armoured Vehicle Track and Associated Items". This contract, valued at £125,000,000, pertains to the supply of military vehicles and associated parts. The procurement method was a direct, single tender action, and the contract has been awarded to Cook Defence Systems. The contract commenced on 6th June 2025 and is set to run until 5th June 2027, with a potential extension for an additional year. This procurement is linked to the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom, where Babcock Land Defence Limited acts as an agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in the supply and maintenance of military vehicles and components. Although not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, companies with capabilities in heavy vehicular supply chains might find avenues for collaboration or subcontracting under this framework. The involvement of established entities like Cook Defence Systems highlights the potential for growth and innovation within the military vehicle supply industry, driving advancements and supporting the operational readiness of the UK's armed forces.

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Notice Title

IRM24/7680 - The Supply of Heavy Armoured Vehicle Track and Associated Items

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support Land Equipment Vehicle Support Team (VST), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a single source framework contract to Cook Defence Systems (CDS) for the provision of track for the VST managed Armoured Fighting Vehicle fleet for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further year (one-year option). Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-451147af-b425-486e-bb5d-ab507cc858b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03018de6-27bc-4d8f-8425-229825e4eeec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COOK DEFENCE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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