{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0696c1-2026-05-12T14:08:48+01:00", "date": "2026-05-12T14:08:48+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0696c1", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ", "name": "Ministry of Defence", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PHVX-4316-ZVGZ" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "B15 MOD Donnington", "locality": "Telford", "postalCode": "TF2 8JT", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKG21" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Christopher Evans", "email": "christopher.evans3@babcockinternational.com" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.contracts.mod.uk", "classifications": [ { "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment", "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "description": "Public authority - central government" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-COH-11827251", "name": "BAE Systems GCS International Limited", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "11827251" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Michaelson Road", "locality": "Barrow-in-Furness", "postalCode": "LA14 1AF", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKD11" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "sales@baesystems.com" }, "roles": [ "supplier" ], "details": { "scale": "large", "vcse": false } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ", "name": "Ministry of Defence" }, "tender": { "id": "IRM26/7742", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "The Supply of Artillery & Howitzer Components & Armoured Vehicle Weapons Systems Components", "description": "Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the \"Authority\"), is considering the establishment of a 4 Year Framework Agreement for the Supply of Artillery & Howitzer Components & Armoured Vehicle Weapons Systems Components Including 105mm Light Gun. All items within scope of this requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). The contract is intended to include circa 499 NSNs and provided in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN). The contract has a total value of PS4,000,000.00. 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: 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts. Additional Terms: Contract Duration: 4 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.", "status": "complete", "procurementMethod": "direct", "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award", "procurementMethodRationale": "The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems Global Combat Systems (GCS) International Ltd for The Supply of Artillery & Howitzer Components & Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems Components Including 105mm Light Gun. The contract will be for a period of up to 4 years and have a value of up to PS4M. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in para 5 of Schedule 5 applies. The contractor deliverables to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd because only BAE Systems GCS International Ltd has significant niche expertise, knowledge, and acquired specific experience to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AF. Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, reserves the right that upon cessation of this contract, if required, a new contract for the supply of goods be awarded to the existing supplier in accordance with section 41(6) of the Procurement Act 2023 utilising Schedule 5 paragraphs 5 (a) & (b) if there are no changes to the sole production and distributor or authorised distributor rights of the required goods. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. 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