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705947451-M3_BSIA-VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Feb 2023 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of in-service support to the M3 Amphibious Bridging System and BSIA Sets for the UK Army. The procurement falls under the Defence and Security regulations, with the contract awarded to General Dynamics European Land Systems. The tender involves repair and maintenance services of military vehicles, with a limited procurement method of negotiated without publication. The award has been granted with a contract value of £38,000,000, signed on February 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in repair and maintenance services of military vehicles to compete. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a specific focus on servicing the M3 and BSIA systems. Companies with expertise in providing in-service support, maintenance, repair, and spares for military vehicles are well-suited for this tender. The scope includes a 5-year initial period with 5 additional option years, providing a medium to long-term opportunity for interested businesses looking to grow within the military vehicle maintenance sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

705947451-M3_BSIA-VTN

Notice Description

In-Service Support to Bridge Set Infantry Assault and M3 Amphibious Rigs for UK Army.

Lot Information

Lot 1

provision of in-service support for the M3 Amphibious Bridging System (a Wide Wet Gap Crossing Capability (WWGCC)), provision of Quantity 8 (eight) Bridge Infantry Assault (BSIA) Sets and continued in-service support to BSIA. The contract will be placed with General Dynamics European Land Systems - Bridging Systems (GDELS - BS). The M3 and BSIA in-service support includes provision of spares, Maintenance and Repair Organisation (MRO) repairs, and Post Design Services (PDS)). The procurement of BSIA will include provision of Capital Spares and PDS.

Options: 5 year initial period, 5 additional option years.

Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697), this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The relevant technical reasons for placement of a single source contract with GDELS-BS are detailed below for each requirement. M3 In-Service Support GDELS-BS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the M3 system and are the only operator that have the required system-specific technical knowledge, information and tools to provide in-service support and ensure the safety of the system. GDELS-BS ensures the support to the M3 system for both the German (DE) and British (GBR) Army in a Joint Amphibious Engineer Battalion. This is a joint battalion as one Nation alone cannot provide the required number of rigs/systems to fulfil the required operating capability. It is therefore essential that the same supplier maintains both systems to ensure interoperability of the two systems and safe operating procedures. Furthermore, the requirement to obtain the necessary tools, jigs and fixtures, test equipment, specialist knowledge and design information to undertake Post Design Service activities, manufacture spares and to undertake repairs within the equipment's life is not possible for an alternative supplier to undertake. Procurement of BSIA Qty 8 BSIA are required to ensure continuity of system design across the fleet. The BSIA can only be sourced from GDELS-BS as they are the OEM, DA and sole manufacturer of BSIA and it is the only bridge that has the required technical characteristics to ensure effective continued training and operations. If an alternative solution to BSIA were to be sourced from an alternative supplier, the system would have different technical characteristics to BSIA and could not be used with the existing bridge sets. BSIA In-Service Support GDELS-BS ensures the support to the BSIA in the form of maintenance and repairs, component reports and provision of Capital Spares. GDELS-BS are the OEM and DA of BSIA and are the only operator that have the BSIA specific technical expertise and knowledge to maintain the equipment and to ensure interoperability and safety of the equipment. Furthermore, in relation to the supply of spares, any components sourced from an alternative supplier creates a risk of those components being incompatible with the existing BSIA. The requirement to obtain the necessary licenses, tools, jigs and fixtures, test equipment and specialist knowledge to undertake Post Design Service activities, manufacture spares and to undertake repairs within the equipment's life of the proposed contract is not possible for an alternative supplier to undertake.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a60d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004719-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daisy.wallis106@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERAL DYNAMICS EUROPEAN LAND SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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