Tender

704942450A - Modification to Lipless Firing Needle Assembly CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Jul 2023 at 15:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a single-source contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Ltd for the manufacture and supply of 400 modified Firing Needle Assemblies for the Challenger 2 main battle tank. The contract, valued at 578,898 GBP, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication and includes a standstill period that ended on August 3, 2023. The contract period spans from September 25, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The procurement process falls under the main procurement category of goods and is suitable for SMEs.

This tender opportunity with the Ministry of Defence presents a chance for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying safety-critical components for military vehicles to compete. Companies with expertise in producing items like modified Firing Needle Assemblies for main battle tanks would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity. The contract, awarded using a negotiated procedure, provides a clear timeline and financial details, offering a structured pathway for business growth in the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704942450A - Modification to Lipless Firing Needle Assembly CF

Notice Description

The Defence Equipment & Support Land Equipment Vehicle Support Team (VST), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a single source contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) ltd for the manufacture and supply of quantity 400 modified Firing Needle Assemblies (FNA) for the L30A1 (120mm) gun of the Challenger 2 (CR2) main battle tank. It is considered that this Contract can be placed under Regulation 16 (1) (a) (ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations on a Single Source basis with RBSL for Technical Reasons. The FNA is a safety critical internal component of the 120mm L30A1 CR2 gun and requires modification to the current design to prevent obturation failure. This modification is a safety requirement that must be fulfilled to ensure the safe functioning of the L30A1 CR2 Main Armament during operation. RBSL are the Design Authority (DA) and the Original Equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the CR2 and have been the sole supplier of FNAs throughout the life of the L30A1 gun. They have been involved in the development of the L30A1 Weapon System from its inception and possess technical information relating to the Weapon TVE Monitoring system, of which the FNA forms part of. In addition to the Firing Needle Assembly (FNA), the Weapons TVE Monitoring system consists of two interfacing units which interact with the Weapon: - Tube Vent Electrical Display Unit (TVEDU) - Tube Vent Electrical Contactor unit (TVECU) These two units are both procured and/or repaired through RBSL, and the Authority does not have access to the full technical information relating to their design specification. This information is required to ensure that the FNA is built to the correct standard as required to interact with the Weapon TVE Monitoring system and RBSL is the only supplier with this necessary technical information. Without the necessary technical information, there is the risk of misfires, causing a safety issue that would put the crew at risk during Operations. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fe4306-7d31-4a11-9c4a-7a2a0faf7f63
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£578,899 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 1-2 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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