Notice Information
Notice Title
IRM25/7700 - The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas Charging Equipment
Notice Description
6-Year Framework Agreement: The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas Charging Equipment Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded a Framework Agreement to Horstman Defence Systems Limited for the Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas charging equipment with a duration of 6 years and the option of 2 further years subject to requirement and performance. The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of PS4,300,000. The services included cover suspension components and gas charging equipment for Terrier and CR2 platforms. There are 14 NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) that are codified in scope of this requirement. The provided items must meet all applicable military specifications and quality standards. There may be opportunities for further items of a similar nature to be added to the contract following its award, at the discretion of Babcock Land Defence Limited. Compliance and Performance Management: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to: - Delivery Performance - Product Quality (including defect rates, durability, etc.) - Adherence to Contract Specifications and compliance with delivery instructions. - Remedies for Poor Performance: - The contract will outline penalties or corrective measures in case of performance failure, which may include late deliveries, substandard quality, or failure to meet agreed specifications. Delivery Instructions: The Contractor must ensure that all deliveries comply with the guidelines set out in the Logistics Commodities Services Transformation Authority Managed Material Supplier Manual. This will cover the following: - Adherence to specific packaging, labelling, and transportation requirements. - Assets must be delivered according to the agreed schedule, with clear communication in case of delays. - If subcontractors are used, they must also comply with the same delivery standards. The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable: 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment. 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles.
Procurement Information
This direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 due to Horstman Defence Systems being the original equipment designer and manufacturer of the Terrier suspension components, CR2 Gas Charging Kit and the Portable Universal Nitrogen Charging Kit (PUNCK).and are the only supplier that can supply the services required. Furthermore paragraph 6 of schedule 5 is relied upon due to there being an absence of competition as Horstman Defence Systems possess the technical know-how and data necessary to perform the requirement without introducing an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety and MOD operational requirements. No other reasonable suppliers are available because the information is Proprietary to Horstman Defence Systems and they will not share the technical know-how with any third party.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e6e7
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026687-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK6 - Contract Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Direct
- Procurement Method Details
- Direct award
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
50 - Repair and maintenance services
-
- CPV Codes
50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £4,300,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Mar 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 24 Nov 20255 months ago
- Contract Period
- 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2032 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026687-2026
24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076284-2025
24th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
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