Planning

Heavy Technical Trailer Capability - Industry Engagement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

17 Sep 2021 at 08:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Heavy Technical Trailer Capability - Industry Engagement." This process aims to explore industry interest and capabilities related to a family of trailers designed for military use. The engagement event is scheduled to take place on 3 November 2021 at Newcome Hall, Larkhill, with a registration deadline of 26 October 2021. The event focuses on trailers classified under the CPV code 34223300, specifically related to trailer production, and presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and transportation sectors.

This engagement provides a platform for companies, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to showcase their innovations and collaborate on the development of advanced trailer capabilities for military operations. Potential suppliers that specialise in automotive engineering, logistics solutions, and advanced braking and towing systems will find this tender particularly relevant. The Army’s requirement for a fleet of approximately 120 high-capacity trailers emphasizes a long-term partnership potential, with a lifespan of around 20 years, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to grow within the defence contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heavy Technical Trailer Capability - Industry Engagement

Notice Description

Heavy Technical Trailer Capability - Industry Engagement The aim of this engagement is to sound the market and understand industry appetite and possible opportunities to meet a Heavy Technical Trailer capability. The Army requires a family of trailers to be towed behind mainly armoured platforms. These trailers will initially carry the PYTHON mine clearance system; power packs for CHALLENGER/AJAX/BOXER/WR variants and AS90; other engines and main assemblies; logistic supplies potentially including engineer logistic materiel, fuel and ammunition. The trailers will be towed behind TROJAN, TERRIER, CRARRV, WR512/513, AJAX Apollo, BOXER, MAN SV 15 t and SV(R). The family of trailers will be produced with as much commonality as possible, able to interoperate across the fleet of towing platforms and feature the following requirements: - Mobility commensurate with the towing platforms cross country and on road, laden and unladen. - PYTHON trailers to enable 2 or 3 trailers behind one platform with uncoupling under armour - Appropriate stowage. - Load capacity up to c7t (CR3/T2 power pack likely to be the heaviest payload) - GVA compliant. - Brake testing solution and road legislation compliance. Areas we seek input from include: - Opportunities for variable geometry hitches and connections. - Opportunity for variable geometry axles. - Braking solutions - likely to be ABS air brakes utilising on-board trailer mounted compressor and primarily powered electrically from towing platform with an option of air hoses for wheeled vehicle movements. - Appetite for procurement in line with the Land Industrial Strategy to enable a rapid procurement between 2023-26. - Transformational approach to an autonomous/remote controlled/RF tethered self-powered, non physically connected support platform. The expected fleet size is c120 with a likely life span of 20 years. This day will start with a presentation from the programme SRO outlining our requirements followed by the opportunity for 15 minute 1 to 1 discussions with the SRO and his team. Lunch will be provided. The engagement will be held on 3 Nov 21 at Newcome Hall in Larkhill. Pre-registration to attend the event and discussion is required. Registration should be sent to ArmyFutures-CSS-Prog@mod.gov.uk by 26 Oct 21. Requests for 1 to 1 discussions should be included in the response.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5208c232-9b85-4f3a-82f3-4dd4ddbfe74d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a56e62c1-b5d0-4ab4-a903-3ca87ef1c3ab
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34223300 - Trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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