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title: "AWARDED- Project Lurcher"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3db303aa-5986-4b79-a902-1288aea5aa43"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-03-09"
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# AWARDED- Project Lurcher

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db303aa-5986-4b79-a902-1288aea5aa43

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in England has successfully awarded a contract for the project named "AWARDED- Project Lurcher" involving the conversion of Land Rover vehicles to electric technology. This opportunity, valued at £535,169.78 GBP, falls under the category of specialist vehicles and electric vehicles. The tender was conducted through a dynamic purchasing system with a selective procurement method. The contract period is from March 3, 2023, to March 31, 2024, providing opportunities for suppliers to contribute to the Army's transition to electric vehicles.

Businesses specializing in vehicle engineering, particularly those familiar with electric vehicle technology, are well-suited to compete for this contract. With a focus on services, the Ministry of Defence's procurement stage has shifted from tender to award, offering growth prospects to suppliers, especially SMEs. The location of the procurement is at Army HQ in Andover, England. The tender period closed on January 20, 2023, and now presents a chance for selected suppliers to bring innovation to the Army's fleet conversion process.

## Notice

This Land Rover Electric Vehicle Conversion requirement is to assist Army's intention to transition to Electric Vehicle (EV) technology to leverage the capability enhancements that this type of technology can offer. This requirement was competed through RM3814- EV Fleet conversion DPS, and a competition was conducted through shortlisted suppliers. This requirement has been awarded and is closed for applicants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acece57-af94-4573-94b1-839312aea5e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £535,169 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £535,169 |
| 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 |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABCOCK VEHICLE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2023 at 11:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acece57-af94-4573-94b1-839312aea5e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8acece57-af94-4573-94b1-839312aea5e2
  9th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc230aca-5d62-442e-86f4-f63f3161930f
  Redacted signed contract

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