This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2022 at 11:38

Tender

08 Jun 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is undertaking a procurement process for the supply of improved main engine radiators as part of the Heavy Armoured Automotive Improvement Program (HAAIP). This initiative aims to enhance the cooling performance of various Heavy Armoured Tracked vehicles, including the Challenger 2 and Driving Training Tank. A total of 596 radiators are required, with a contract value of approximately £400 million over a period of 10 years. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, following a competitive selection that concluded in May 2022. Key dates of interest include the final contract signing on 13 May 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the defence and automotive sectors, particularly those specialising in the manufacture of military vehicle components. Businesses that demonstrate high technical capability, adhere to strict cyber security standards, and can meet the Authority's specified delivery schedules would be well-positioned to participate in similar tenders in the future. Compliance with the Restricted tendering process is essential, as is the ability to manage long-term contracts in the defence industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

HAAIP Main Engine Radiators

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement to procure improved main engine radiators to be used in the power packs of multiple Heavy Armoured Tracked vehicles (including Challenger 2 (CR2), Challenger Armoured Repair and Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV) and Driving Training Tank (DTT)). The radiators are required to ensure the engine and transmission temperatures of the vehicles are kept within there commended operating ranges by increasing cooling performance.A total of 596 main engine radiators are required, which must be manufactured to meet the Authority's technical specification and delivered in accordance with a specified delivery schedule. This procurement is a key deliverable of the Heavy Armoured Automotive Improvement Program (HAAIP)and the contract will endure for a period of 10 years to align to HAAIP embodiment. Contract Years1-3 will be Firm priced with Variation of Price (VOP) applying for the remainder of the contract duration. The purpose of this CAN is to announce the name and address of the supplier that has been awarded the above Contract. Following a competition under the restricted procedure, in accordance with the DSPCR 2011, Caterpillar Shrewsbury Limited were declared the winning bidder.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b9ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012772-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,091,550 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Caterpillar Shrewsbury limited

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