Planning

Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) In-Service Support- UK1

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

16 May 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) In-Service Support- UK1" is being managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This planned procurement involves the maintenance, inspection, and provision of Capital Spares for bridge set infantry assault systems, categorised under services. The procurement currently is in the planning stage, with a contract period expected to commence on 30th September 2025 and conclude by 31st March 2033, with a potential extension to 2035. The future notice date for communication is set for 19th May 2025. The entire project falls under special defence security regimes and exceeds established procurement thresholds.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in bridge inspection, design services, and mobile bridge manufacturing. Companies involved in these sectors can leverage this opportunity to expand their services over an extended period, given the contract's sizeable value of £4,542,500 with potential renewals. Those with a proven track record in defence-related services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, aiming to provide innovative solutions in the maintenance and operational support of critical military infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) In-Service Support- UK1

Notice Description

Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) In-Service Support: includes meaintenance, inspection, and provision of Capital Spares.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05159c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022142-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34144300 - Mobile bridges

44212110 - Bridge sections

71322300 - Bridge-design services

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,542,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
defcomrcl-systemsguidance@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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