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title: "Project TYRO - General Support Bridge"
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# Project TYRO - General Support Bridge

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE (OI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43d345cf-c8e2-4209-912a-0396834b5d4b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Operational Infrastructure (OI) is conducting a tender for the "Project TYRO - General Support Bridge" aimed at procuring a Heavy Forces General Support Bridging capability for the UK Armed Forces. The procurement is classified under the industry category of mobile bridges and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the submission deadline is set for 25 January 2019, and the anticipated contract period will commence on 20 October 2020 and extend until 31 December 2030. The total contract value is estimated at £150 million, with a minimum value of £50 million, using a selective negotiation procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of heavy military infrastructure, particularly those capable of producing mobile bridges that meet military load classifications. Companies specialising in defence contracting, engineering, or logistics will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract with the Ministry of Defence. The procurement process encourages suitable organisations to engage and provides a platform for growth within the sector, especially for those with relevant expertise and capacity to fulfil the operational requirements outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Operational Infrastructure team has identified a possible future requirement to procure and support a Heavy Forces General Support Bridging (GSB) capability for use by UK Armed Forces until at least 2040. The GSB system is used within the indirect fire zone and must provide a minimum Military Load Classification (MLC) of 100 (Tracked). 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: Mobile bridges.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7b8793-decf-4497-90d8-2b5384baea03 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2020 - 31 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE (OI) |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144300 - Mobile bridges

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2018 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7b8793-decf-4497-90d8-2b5384baea03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7b8793-decf-4497-90d8-2b5384baea03
  15th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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