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title: "The Supply of Heavy Armoured Vehicle Track and Associated Items - CF"
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# The Supply of Heavy Armoured Vehicle Track and Associated Items - CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1939d762-5c4c-4b84-8b6d-264e39d10753

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, contracting through the Defence Equipment & Support Land Equipment Vehicle Support Team and acting with Babcock Land Defence Limited as an agent, is inviting tenders for the supply of heavy armoured vehicle tracks and associated items. This procurement falls under the category of military vehicles and associated parts, within the goods sector. The total value of the contract is estimated at £125,000,000. The procurement process is through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, suitable for large enterprises given the high-value threshold and specific nature of the products. The contract commencement date is set for 1st April 2025, and it will run until 30th March 2027 with an option to extend for an additional year. The delivery location for the items is the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 19th November 2024.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in military vehicle components, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying heavy armoured vehicle tracks. While preference is not given to SMEs or VCSEs, larger manufacturers and suppliers within the defence sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. This procurement not only offers substantial financial gain but also the potential for long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, fostering business growth and a strong presence in the defence supply chain.

## Notice

The Defence Equipment & Support Land Equipment Vehicle Support Team (VST), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a single source framework contract to Cook Defence Systems (CDS) for the provision of track for the VST managed Armoured Fighting Vehicle fleet for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for a further year (one-year option). Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited (BLDL) is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e15e7c-fc03-40ad-9bd2-01263a7182e2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e15e7c-fc03-40ad-9bd2-01263a7182e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8e15e7c-fc03-40ad-9bd2-01263a7182e2
  3rd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.babcockinternational.com

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