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The supply of spares for the Armoured Tracked and Light Wheels Platforms and Associated items

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, represented by Babcock Land Defence Ltd, is engaged in a procurement process for "The supply of spares for the Armoured Tracked and Light Wheels Platforms and Associated items". This procurement falls under the category of goods, specific to military vehicle parts (CPV code: 35420000), and is taking place in Telford, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiation process without prior publication, which aims to secure a single-source contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited. The contract, valued at £41 million, is active and was formally signed on 15 June 2021, with a duration of 7 years and no options for extension.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in military vehicle components or related manufacturing technologies, especially those with capabilities in producing safety-critical parts. As the procurement is taking place through a single-source contract, it opens avenues for a strategic partnership for the selected supplier, while other businesses may explore subcontracting opportunities within this framework. Engaging in this contract can lead to long-term supply agreements and potential expansion into defence sectors requiring high quality and reliability in product delivery.

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Notice Title

The supply of spares for the Armoured Tracked and Light Wheels Platforms and Associated items

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as Agent of the UK Ministry of Defence intends to place a contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited ("the Contractor") for the supply of spares in support of Armoured Tracked & Light Wheels Platforms and associated items which includes CR2, CVRT, CRARRV, AS90, Warrior, Bulldog, T2, Terrier and Panther

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework agreement for the supply of spares in support of Armoured Tracked & Light Wheels Platforms and associated items which includes CR2, CVRT, CRARRV, AS90, Warrior, Bulldog, T2, Terrier and Panther. Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as the UK Ministry of Defence's agent, intends to negotiate a single source contract with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) for the supply of spares in support of Armoured Tracked & Light Wheels Platforms and associated items which includes CR2, CVRT, CRARRV, AS90, Warrior, Bulldog, T2, Terrier and Panther. The duration will be 7 years with no option years. The Authority reserves the right to add items of a similar nature to the contract during its lifetime Additional information: 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 UK Ministry of Defence is to place a single source Qualifying Defence Contract with the named supplier.

Procurement Information

It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. This is because only the Contractor, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the items has access to the technical specifications, design and technical information, expertise, knowledge and know-how necessary to manufacture the items to the required build standards. As the parts include safety critical and safety related items ensuring the quality of supply is essential to preventing the loss of life. Without access to the technical drawings and design information the only way to ensure this is via the OEM. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bc5e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013547-2021
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
£41,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20214 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
Contact Name
Carol Jones
Contact Email
carol.jones@babcockinternational.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
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND

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