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FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Challenger 2 Life Extension Project: Design Manufacture and In Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jul 2021 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project, aimed at upgrading Main Battle Tanks by addressing obsolescence and enhancing lethality and survivability. The procurement falls under the category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a substantial value of £670 million. The tender period ended on 28 February 2021, and the contract period commenced on 30 March 2021, extending until 31 October 2029. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and follows an 'Other - Exempt' procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in military vehicle upgrades, weaponry, and associated support services. Companies with experience in high-value contracts, particularly in the production and maintenance of armoured vehicles, would be well-suited to seize potential sub-contracting opportunities that may arise as part of this extensive project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Challenger 2 Life Extension Project: Design Manufacture and In Service Support

Notice Description

Upgrade Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks. Addressing obsolescence, improving lethality and survivability performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d673bd65-b3cf-4f36-9ece-19f7c12cc30e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be26ebfb-495f-4678-b8c2-1b961394a883
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exempt
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35410000 - Armoured military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£670,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£670,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 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
john.clift583@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03067980321

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND

Further Information

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