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19 Jun 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Boxer Brake Spares Interim Purchase" has been conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, UK. The procurement pertains to the supply of brake pads and associated spares necessary for military vehicle trials. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract period set from 17th July 2026 to 30th October 2026. Utilising the direct award method, the procurement was justified due to technical reasons, specifically the sole rights held by the supplier over the required equipment. The financial value of the contract is £133,333, exclusive of VAT, with a gross amount of £160,000.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of military vehicle components, particularly those with specialised capabilities or sole rights to specific equipment. Given that the contract has been awarded directly, businesses with unique intellectual property or technical expertise in military vehicle parts, such as Knott-Avonride Ltd, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish strong relationships with government defence agencies, potentially leading to further procurement opportunities and business growth.

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Notice Title

Boxer Brake Spares Interim Purchase

Notice Description

Brake pads and associated spares to be delivered to support trials of Boxer - 1000 Brake Pads

Procurement Information

Knott-Avonride own the sole rights to the equipment required. Authority owns no aspect of IPR. Only these brake pads can be used. Authorised at SLG level

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b8b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057884-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35420000 - Parts of military vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOTT-AVONRIDE

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