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The supply of Artillery & Howitzer components and Armoured Vehicle weapons systems including 105mm Light Gun Spares.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)

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19 Jan 2021 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Support Group (DSG), for the supply of Artillery and Howitzer components as well as Armoured Vehicle weapons systems, including spares for the 105mm Light Gun. This tender falls within the defence industry category, is located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, and is classified as a limited procurement using the negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract, valued at £4.5 million, was signed on 15 January 2021 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those with expertise in military vehicle parts and systems. Potential competitors should include manufacturers specialising in artillery components and those possessing the technical know-how to match the rigorous specifications set by BAE Systems, the awarded supplier. As BAE Systems retains exclusive access to the necessary technical specifications, businesses aligned with this niche market could strategically position themselves for future contracts or collaborations in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

The supply of Artillery & Howitzer components and Armoured Vehicle weapons systems including 105mm Light Gun Spares.

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract with BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd for the supply of Artillery & Howitzer components and Armoured Vehicle weapons systems including 105mm Light Gun Spares.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract with BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd for the supply of Artillery & Howitzer components and Armoured Vehicle weapons systems including 105mm Light Gun Spares. The components used are used by the British Army. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Article 28(1) (e) of Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons.

Options: 2 x 1 year options

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract with BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd for the supply of Artillery & Howitzer components and Armoured Vehicle weapons systems including 105mm Light Gun Spares. The components used are used by the British Army. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Article 28(1) (e) of Directive 2009/81/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd are the original equipment manufacturer and the owner of the design drawings/information, technical specifications and technical expertise ('technical know-how') required to supply these articles. BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd has stated that it has not shared and will not share this technical know-how required to undertake manufacture with any third party (including the UK Ministry of Defence). Without access to the drawings, information and specifications and not having the technical know-how the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the manufacture of the articles and in the absence of this information the performance of the vehicles and/or equipment and the safety of the users of the vehicles/equipment could be at risk if these articles were not supplied by BAE GCS International Ltd. As a result, BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd is the only company with the technical know-how to be able to fulfil this requirement. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Ltd is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AF. Value PS4.5M

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001032-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35420000 - Parts of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)
Contact Name
Carol Jones
Contact Email
carol.jones@babcockinterntional.com
Contact Phone
+44 1952967363

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
TLD1 Cumbria

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS GCS INTERNATIONAL

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