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title: "OIP/0045 (701575575) - Project TYRO General support Bridge"
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# OIP/0045 (701575575) - Project TYRO General support Bridge

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d7d312e-fa98-43a9-93df-a7e5021dab81

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Project TYRO General Support Bridging. This announcement pertains to the procurement process managed by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. The contract, valued at £150 million, is classified under the procurement category of mobile bridges and vehicle bodies, with the delivery region specified as South West, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a single tender action (below threshold), and the procurement stage has been completed. The tender period ended on the 13th of December 2023, and the contract period spans from the 14th of December 2023 to the 30th of December 2033. The award was officially published on the 24th of October 2024.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale defence contractors experienced in mobile bridge and vehicle body production. Although small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as not suitable for this specific tender, companies within the defence and engineering sectors with the capability to deliver large-scale projects over extended periods would be well-suited to compete in similar opportunities. The project’s scope and the substantial budget underscore the potential for robust business development and long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This notice informs you of the Contract being awarded for General Support Bridging

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b4a133-4f7f-4cab-b1bd-a21ff2e33422 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2023 - 30 Dec 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KNDS DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144300 - Mobile bridges
- 34210000 - Vehicle bodies

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b4a133-4f7f-4cab-b1bd-a21ff2e33422
- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b4a133-4f7f-4cab-b1bd-a21ff2e33422

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b4a133-4f7f-4cab-b1bd-a21ff2e33422
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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