Planning

PD1 - Pipeline Notice (UK 1)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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20 May 2025 at 12:49

Planning

16 May 2025 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government buyer located in Bristol, UK, involves a planned tender titled "PD1 - Pipeline Notice (UK 1)". The procurement aims to secure in-service support for the M3 Amphibious Rig, including servicing, maintenance, and training, with a focus on mobile bridges and military vehicle repair. This process falls under the services category and is part of the defence security special regime. The contract is intended for delivery in Germany, with an estimated gross value of £22,740,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2027 and conclude by 31 March 2033, with a potential extension until 2035. The planning stage is currently updated as of 20 May 2025, and further notices are expected by 1 June 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in defence logistics, military vehicle maintenance, and training services. Enterprises with expertise in handling mobile bridge systems or possessing capabilities in providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for military vehicles would be well-suited to compete. Given the tender's high value and strategic defence importance, participation could enhance a company's profile and expand its operational footprint, particularly in international locations such as Germany. Additionally, businesses with the capacity to fulfil long-term service contracts with provisions for renewal could find this opportunity beneficial for sustained growth.

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Notice Title

PD1 - Pipeline Notice (UK 1)

Notice Description

In-Service Support for the M3 Amphibious Rig, including servicing, maintenance & training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023260-2025
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34144300 - Mobile bridges

50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,950,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 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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