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title: "Conversion of MAN 15T Hx77 Support Vehicles to EPLS Mk3 Variant"
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# Conversion of MAN 15T Hx77 Support Vehicles to EPLS Mk3 Variant

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f842502-1006-48ff-a7b7-7664aae1a46b

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT, based in Bristol, England, for the project titled "Conversion of MAN 15T Hx77 Support Vehicles to EPLS Mk3 Variant." This project falls under the off-road vehicles and specialist vehicles category, with a total value of £54,164,850. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the tender period concluding on 27 March 2018. The contract period is set to run from 28 March 2018 to 21 January 2021, following a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and manufacturing, particularly those capable of handling military specifications and sensitive technical projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as they may bring innovative solutions to the conversion process. Competitors with expertise in the automotive industry, particularly in off-road and specialist vehicles, will be well-positioned to engage in future contracts stemming from this procurement.

## Notice

Conversion of MAN 15T Hx77 Support Vehicles to EPLS MK3 Variant Additional information: The following documents have been redacted in their entirety under the Military Sensitive Technical Information exemption: * EPLS Contract - FINAL - Offer of Contract * 20171212-Annex A - Statement of Requirement * 20180321-Annex B - Project Schedule V4 * 20171218-Annex C - SRD Characterisation V3 Final-OS * 20171206--Annex D - Government Furnished Assets Final-OS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3b910c-cfd8-46dc-9fae-1cc3c197a9eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2018 - 21 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,164,850 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,164,850 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| 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 | MAN TRUCK & BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34113300 - Off-road vehicles
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2018 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3b910c-cfd8-46dc-9fae-1cc3c197a9eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c3b910c-cfd8-46dc-9fae-1cc3c197a9eb
  12th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7553c5c-d94d-4fb7-8b0a-bb2c53027783
  Annex E
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2dfc6121-cc24-4d00-991b-de7395775a81
  Annex F
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4bfeba6-3fb0-4589-ab5b-d9c6d718e362
  Annex G
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/699b7073-65cb-41bf-acc0-41932fe8760f
  Annex H
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3c75a39-89d7-4a13-85a5-fc5f3f3aa7a3
  Annex I
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4329bad-e832-4432-a6a8-c1197a312119
  Annex J
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8166d740-19e6-4c65-925f-9a1e311b193f
  Annex K
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11bbd60c-526b-40d7-ba0b-a272f3ecaa4a
  Annex L
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1f6edd9-dafa-448b-b378-e380bfc4a46e
  Annex M

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