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The Supply of Fuel Bags for Armoured Vehicles

Babcock Land Defence Limited

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24 Feb 2023 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, through Babcock Land Defence Ltd, has awarded a contract to GKN Aerospace Services Ltd for the supply of Fuel Bags for Armoured Vehicles. The contract, titled "IRM21/7586", falls under the goods category and was awarded using a Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication due to technical reasons. The total contract value is £4.5 million, with a duration of 3 years. The procurement took place in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the award was signed on 24th February 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the defence industry to engage in supplying Fuel Bags for military vehicles. Given the nature of this procurement, businesses with expertise in manufacturing engines and engine parts for military vehicles would be well-suited to compete. Suppliers need to comply with the specific technical requirements outlined by the UK Ministry of Defence through GKN Aerospace Services Ltd, the sole distributor of these products. The negotiated contract with GKN Aerospace Services Ltd aims to ensure a single-source approach for this specialised procurement, fostering long-term partnerships in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Fuel Bags for Armoured Vehicles

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract with GKN Aerospace Services Ltd for the supply of Fuel Bags for the CR2, CRARRV & Warrior Armoured Vehicles. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication pursuant to technical reasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract with GKN Aerospace Services Ltd for the supply of Fuel Bags for the CR2, CRARRV & Warrior Armoured Vehicles. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. GKN Aerospace Services Ltd are the sole distributor of their products; they own the rights to the material used to manufacture the articles and the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply. Without access to this information, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the material or manufacture and as a result, GKN Aerospace Services Ltd are the only supplier capable of fulfilling this requirement. 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 GKN Aerospace Services Ltd Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5PE Value: PS4.5m Duration: 3 years Contract name: IRM21/7586 Risk Assessment Ref: 989822264 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract with GKN Aerospace Services Ltd for the supply of Fuel Bags for the CR2, CRARRV & Warrior Armoured Vehicles. It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. GKN Aerospace Services Ltd are the sole distributor of their products; they own the rights to the material used to manufacture the articles and the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply. Without access to this information, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the material or manufacture and as a result, GKN Aerospace Services Ltd are the only supplier capable of fulfilling this requirement. 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 GKN Aerospace Services Ltd Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5PE Value: PS4.5m Duration: 3 years Contract name: IRM21/7586 Risk Assessment Ref: 989822264 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03abed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005600-2023
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

35421100 - Engines and engine parts for military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 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
Babcock Land Defence Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Postcode Area
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

GKN Aerospace Services Ltd

Further Information

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