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the supply of Armoured Vehicle Track & Ancillaries

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through Babcock Land Defence Ltd, has completed a procurement process for the supply of Armoured Vehicle Track & Ancillaries. This contract, valued at £34,880,000, was awarded to Cook Defence Systems Ltd on 12th October 2021. Operating within the military vehicles industry, this procurement followed a limited method without prior publication, justified by the unique technical expertise required for these items. The contract includes options for two additional one-year terms and addresses the need for refurbishment of various UK military vehicle fleets.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military vehicle components, especially those with existing capabilities to provide interoperable systems. Companies with expertise in defence manufacturing, particularly those familiar with the specific requirements for Armoured Vehicle maintenance and parts, are well-positioned to explore business growth through potential subcontracting opportunities. As Cook Defence Systems Ltd retains critical technical knowledge and specifications, this contract highlights the importance of partnerships and collaboration within the defence sector for interested suppliers.

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Notice Title

the supply of Armoured Vehicle Track & Ancillaries

Notice Description

The supply of Armoured Vehicle Track & Ancillaries

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a 2 year contract with 2 x 1 year options with Cook Defence Systems Ltd for the supply of Armoured Vehicle Track & Ancillaries

Options: 2 x 1 year options

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a 2 year contract plus 2 x 1 year options with Cook Defence Systems Ltd for the supply of Armoured Vehicle Track & Ancillaries. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii), Regulation 16(1)(b)(i)(aa) and Regulation 16(1)(b)(i)(bb) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011). The UK Ministry of Defence requirement is for the supply of interoperable track and ancillaries for AS90, Bulldog, Challenger 2, CRARRV, CVRT, Terrier, Titan, Trojan, Warrior (WR2 Spec) and Stormer and associated items; this requirement is to facilitate the refurbishment and regeneration of the current fleets whilst the implications of the Integrated Review are reviewed and fully understood. The requirement will be met by placing a framework agreement and subject to the advertised contract value. Cook Defence Systems Ltd are the original manufacturer and the owner of the design drawings/information and technical specifications required to supply these items. Cook Defence Systems Ltd has confirmed that it has not shared and will not share the technical data with any third party (including the UK Ministry of Defence). Without access to this technical data, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to identify the exact technical requirements for the supply of these items; without this technical data and knowledge these items cannot be produced safely and be fully interoperable with existing track to the exact standards as defined in the original design and specification, thereby compromising the integrity of the product on safety and performance grounds. As a result, Cook Defence Systems Ltd is the only company with the technical knowhow to be able to fulfill this requirement. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest, but a notice of Babcock Land Defence Ltd (acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence) intention to utilise the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication (set out in Regulation 18(2) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) to negotiate a single source contract with Cook Defence Systems Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eb24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025527-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,880,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
carol.jones@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

COOK DEFENCE SYSTEMS

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