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title: "Hire and Maintenance of Civilian Armoured Vehicles in Erbil - Published Contract"
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# Hire and Maintenance of Civilian Armoured Vehicles in Erbil - Published Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442ebeb7-67fa-4006-99af-52d9c990f53e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking to hire and maintain civilian armoured vehicles in Erbil. This contract, valued at approximately £933,000, falls under the services category and is aimed at ensuring efficient transport. The procurement method adopted is a local competition, with the tender period having ended on 19 May 2021, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2021 and will last until 31 July 2022. The original publication date for the contract documents was 21 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transportation services with experience in handling armoured vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract is suitable for them. Companies based in or able to operate within British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other locations included in the delivery addresses may find this an advantageous prospect for growth in the public services sector.

## Notice

Publication of Contract Documents for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc079f0-d5ff-428d-9f7a-2cc8169e632c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - DSPCR Exempt - Local Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £933,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £932,717 |
| 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 | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VSC SECURITY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60170000 - Hire of passenger transport vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2021 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc079f0-d5ff-428d-9f7a-2cc8169e632c
- 21 May 2021 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108306a4-d98a-4d84-860a-2bc3fd3e2e3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc079f0-d5ff-428d-9f7a-2cc8169e632c
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/108306a4-d98a-4d84-860a-2bc3fd3e2e3c
  21st May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/381537a2-e287-41c6-8fb4-17335390f499
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deef02ca-20f2-4098-8732-a24da22c26d5
  n/a

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