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title: "Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)"
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# Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18be7f6e-25a5-4067-b524-f661e8fe908d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, based in Bristol, is undertaking a procurement process for Mechanised Infantry Vehicles (MIV), specifically aimed at acquiring an initial batch of 400-600 protected 8x8 BOXER vehicles. This contract is worth approximately £11.5 billion and falls under the category of armoured combat vehicles. The procurement method adopted is an Award of a Contract without Prior Publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, with the tender period having ended on 22nd May 2018. The contract is set to commence on 4th November 2019 and will run until 4th November 2034.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence and armoured vehicle manufacturing. Companies with capabilities in vehicle design, production, and maintenance services would be well-suited to engage with the contract's requirements. Additionally, firms offering technical publications, spares, and consumables, as well as training systems for personnel, may find prospects for growth in this contract. The broad scope of support services required indicates that there are various entry points for specialised businesses within the defence sector to compete effectively.

## Notice

The UK MOD intends to purchase, via the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), an initial procurement of batched quantity 400-600 protected 8x8 BOXER vehicles in 4 variants plus driver training vehicles, reference vehicles and support. The batched quantity may be revised if the demands of any UK strategic direction impacts on MIV. Support covers spares, consumables, technical publications, tools, test equipment, training systems and support; project, safety, quality, security, configuration, obsolescence management services (throughout design, development, manufacture and in-service); repair & maintenance activity; and Post Design Services (e.g. future development of different vehicle variants), upgrades and new capabilities or requirements determined by any new defence priorities (e.g. security threat based); requirement based (e.g. medium calibre cannon); changes to legislation; introduction of new systems; emergent safety/environmental issues; and standardisation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Armoured combat vehicles.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ad2c18-6d7a-4143-a16c-2de665472145 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award of a Contract without Prior Publication of a call for completion in the Official Journal of the European union in the cases listed below |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 4 Nov 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,500,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORGANISATION FOR JOINT ARMAMENT COOPERATION (OCCAR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35412000 - Armoured combat vehicles

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2018 at 14:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ad2c18-6d7a-4143-a16c-2de665472145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ad2c18-6d7a-4143-a16c-2de665472145
  25th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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