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IRM24/7686 - The Supply of Bridging Spares

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Sep 2025 at 13:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has initiated a completed procurement process titled "IRM24/7686 - The Supply of Bridging Spares." This contract is within the defence and security industry category and involves the provision of approximately 300 NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) of bridging spares. The procurement process, managed by Babcock Land Defence Limited on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, culminated in a direct award contract to General Dynamics European Land Systems on 2nd September 2025. The contract spans a period of eight years, running from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2033 and is designated as a framework agreement with closed type. Located in Telford, the Ministry acts as the buyer, while General Dynamics, based in Kaiserslautern, Germany, serves as the supplier. The total contract has a value of £1,700,000, with the award details highlighting significant key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure compliance and delivery performance.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially within the defence sector, focused on manufacturing or supplying specialised equipment and components. Companies possessing technical expertise in producing bridging spares or systems codified to NATO standards would find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their business operations. As the contract is exclusive to General Dynamics due to their unique expertise and intellectual property rights, it stands as a model for businesses seeking to secure similar contracts by developing niche capabilities. This procurement leverages direct award methodology due to exclusive technical abilities and intellectual property rights held by the supplier, underscoring the importance of strategic partnerships and specialisation in fostering business growth in competitive markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM24/7686 - The Supply of Bridging Spares

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering the establishment of an 8 Year Framework Agreement for the Supply of Bridging Spares. All items within scope of this requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). The contract is intended to include circa 300 NSNs and provided in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN). The contract has a total value of PS1,700,000.00. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to: - Delivery Performance (On Time Delivery) - Non-Conforming Deliveries (NCDs) - New Stores Rejects (NSRs) The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable: 44212100 - Bridge. Additional Terms: Contract Duration: 8 Years with no options Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority") will manage the tender process, oversee contract compliance, and monitor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contractor will ensure the articles delivered meet the Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements.

Procurement Information

This direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 due to General Dynamics European Land Systems being the Design Authority and are the only supplier that can supply the products required. Furthermore paragraph 6 of schedule 5 is relied upon due to there being an absence of competition as General Dynamics European Land Systems possess the technical know-how (including all the design drawings and technical specifications) and expertise required to produce and manufacture the range of items to the latest build standard. Without this technical know how the performance of the equipment and the safety of the users of the equipment would be put at risk. No other reasonable suppliers are available because General Dynamics has stated that they have not shared and will not share the technical know-how with any third party (including the UK Ministry of Defence).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059240
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053179-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44212100 - Bridge

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,700,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENERAL DYNAMICS EUROPEAN LAND SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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