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BSIA EXTENSION

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Feb 2023 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for 'BSIA EXTENSION' to General Dynamics European Land Systems - Bridging Systems for the maintenance and repair of military vehicles. This contract extension, with a total value of £500,000 ex-VAT, falls under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations. The contract, extended for 12 months, will end in March 2024 and was awarded without prior publication due to unique technical requirements. The procurement method was 'limited', negotiated directly with the supplier, and the buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, will continue to receive in-service support for the BSIA system.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services of military vehicles to engage in a contract for the extension of support to the BSIA system. Companies with expertise in providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment may find this tender lucrative. The procurement process has reached the 'award' stage, with the Ministry of Defence acting as the buyer. The chosen supplier, General Dynamics European Land Systems - Bridging Systems, will be responsible for delivering the in-service support for the BSIA system, involving maintenance, repairs, component reports, and provision of Capital Spares, all essential for the continued operation of the equipment.

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Notice Title

BSIA EXTENSION

Notice Description

Extension of the existing OIP/0047 Contract with GDELS-BS for support to the BSIA system.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance and repair to the Bridge Set Infantry Assault Systems used by the UK Army. Additional information: This is not a new contract, it is a contract extension for a period of 12 months.

Procurement Information

Fires, Infrastructure and Manoeuvre Support (FIMS), part of UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), intends to extend contract OIP/0047 which provides in-service support for the Bridge Set Infantry Assault BSIA) Sets. The contract will be extended for a period of twelve (12) months to ensure continued support to the system which includes provision of spares, Maintenance and Repair Organisation (MRO) repairs, and Post Design Services (PDS)). Following contract extension, the Contract end date will be March 2024. This contract extension has an estimated total value of PS500,000 ex-VAT. This contract was placed on a single source basis with GDELS-BS in 2017 and it is considered that the contract can be extended single source with GDELS-BS, for technical reasons. 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. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a782
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005311-2023
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34144300 - Mobile bridges

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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

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 - BRIDGING SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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