Award

The Supply of Trailer Spares

BABCOCK LAND DEFENSE LIMITED

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Award

21 Dec 2023 at 12:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization, Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, awarded a contract to Boughton Engineering Ltd for "The Supply of Trailer Spares." The procurement process was carried out using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication method. The contract is valued at £352,000 and has a duration of 7 years. The procurement falls under the goods main procurement category related to parts of trailers and semi-trailers. The contract was signed on December 13, 2023, with the delivery address located in the UKG21 region.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in providing trailer spares, components, and associated items for military applications. Businesses with niche expertise and specific experience in manufacturing specialised parts for defence equipment would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage of this opportunity is in the award phase, with Boughton Engineering Ltd currently holding the active contract for the provision of trailer spares. Understanding the regulatory framework and unique technical requirements of this contract is essential for businesses looking to participate in similar future tenders within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of Trailer Spares

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DPCR Contracts Regulations 2011 to Boughton Engineering Ltd on the basis that, Boughton Engineering Ltd, in its capacity as Design Authority, are the sole manufacturer of spares, components and associated items for the AVRE Trailers, and will only supply direct to the UK Ministry of Defence.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Babcock Land Defence Limited Acting as Agent to the Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract to Boughton Engineering Ltd for the provision The Supply of Trailer Spares for a period of 7 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS352K. 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with [Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons.] The services to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by the Boughton Engineering Ltd because only Boughton Engineering Ltd has significant niche expertise, knowledge, and acquired specific experience, and is the only supplier able to fulfil this Contract and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Boughton Engineering Ltd owns Intellectual property rights of the AVRE trailer and there are no sales or marketing arrangements in place with any other parties.

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Limited Acting as Agent to the Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract to Boughton Engineering Ltd for the provision The Supply of Trailer Spares for a period of 7 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS352K. 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with [Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons.] The services to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by the Boughton Engineering Ltd because only Boughton Engineering Ltd has significant niche expertise, knowledge, and acquired specific experience, and is the only supplier able to fulfil this Contract and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Boughton Engineering Ltd owns Intellectual property rights of the AVRE trailer and there are no sales or marketing arrangements in place with any other parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04292e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037675-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34224100 - Parts of trailers and semi-trailers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 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 DEFENSE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justyna.chmura@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
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
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOUGHTON ENGINEERING

Further Information

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