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UK 7 Transparency Notice 714320451 Tracked Width Mine Plough GiK Replenishment

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

29 Jun 2026 at 10:19

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Implementation

11 Jun 2026 at 09:56

Award Notice
Award

04 Sep 2025 at 14:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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05 Aug 2025 at 14:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Apr 2025 at 09:33

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is overseeing a procurement process titled "UK 7 Transparency Notice 714320451 Tracked Width Mine Plough GiK Replenishment" within the public authority-central government industry category. The procurement, associated with the location Andover, UK, initially commenced as a direct award to Pearson Engineering Ltd for the supply of Track Width Mine Ploughs (TWMP) and Main Battle Tank Installation Kits. This process was managed under the Procurement Act 2023 and valued at approximately £10.5 million. Although the contract has since been terminated as of 29 June 2026, it was an 18-month agreement beginning 20 August 2025, and its implementation saw varied performance metrics due to logistical challenges. The termination resulted from the project's completion rather than early cessation.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities primarily for businesses adept in defence manufacturing and engineering, specifically those capable of producing sophisticated mobility support equipment like TWMP. Companies within the region holding technical expertise relevant to military vehicle enhancements are particularly well-suited for such contracts. The direct award method suggests potential for businesses with unique technical capabilities to engage in non-competitive procurements, provided they meet stringent technical specifications, ensuring compatibility and safety with existing defence assets. As such, this type of procurement underscores the value of establishing niche capabilities to attract and secure government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK 7 Transparency Notice 714320451 Tracked Width Mine Plough GiK Replenishment

Notice Description

Army Commercial, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD"), intends to award a contract to Pearson Engineering Limited ("Pearson"), for 26 Track Width Mine Ploughs ("TWMP") and 24 Main Battle Tank ("MBT") Installation Kits. The contract will have a duration of approximately 18 months, dependent upon production timelines. The contract will have an estimated value of PS10,500,000.00 (ten million and five hundred thousand pounds) and be placed as a Supply contract. As a covered procurement, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA23"). It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with section 41(1) and paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 5 of the PA 2023. This procurement relates to replenishment of equipment that was Gifted in Kind (GiK) to Ukraine (UKR). This GiK activity has generated a capability gap in mobility support with minefield breaching equipment. There is no current equipment programme to replenish stocks of TWMP. The conflict in UKR has reinforced the requirement for organic mobility at the tactical level within Armoured Units and it is critical that this capability is replenished. In accordance with paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 5 of the PA23, MoD proposes to directly award this contract to Pearson. It is considered that direct award is lawful in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 PA23 due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, and paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 PA23, as a change in supplier would result in MoD receiving goods, services or works that are incompatible with existing goods, services or works and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. Pearson are the only supplier with the specific know-how to produce the bespoke TWMP and MBT installation kits. MoD has also identified strict technical reasons that derive from specific interoperability and safety requirements; noting TWMP and installation kits must be compatible with the existing vehicle fleet, and extant safety case.

Procurement Information

As a covered procurement, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA23"). It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with section 41(1) and paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 5 of the PA 2023. This procurement relates to replenishment of equipment that was Gifted in Kind (GiK) to Ukraine (UKR). This GiK activity has generated a capability gap in mobility support with minefield breaching equipment. There is no current equipment programme to replenish stocks of TWMP. The conflict in UKR has reinforced the requirement for organic mobility at the tactical level within Armoured Units and it is critical that this capability is replenished. In accordance with paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 5 of the PA23, MoD proposes to directly award this contract to Pearson. It is considered that direct award is lawful in accordance with paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 PA23 due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, and paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 PA23 as a change in supplier would result in MoD receiving goods, services or works that are incompatible with existing goods, services or works and the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance. Therefore, there is an absence of competition for technical reasons as no other supplier is able to supply TWMP and/or MBT installation kits that meet MoD's requirements and there are no reasonable alternatives to these goods. Pearson are the only supplier with the specific know-how to produce the bespoke TWMP and MBT installation kits. MoD has also identified strict technical reasons that derive from specific interoperability and safety requirements; noting TWMP and installation kits must be compatible with the existing vehicle fleet, and extant safety case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060619-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34113200 - All-terrain vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,674,805 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£8,674,805 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pearson Engineering Ltd

Further Information

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