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title: "702562451 - HEAVY ARMOUR POST DESIGN SERVICES - CAN"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-01-24"
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# 702562451 - HEAVY ARMOUR POST DESIGN SERVICES - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b6153d0-9498-4956-ae17-71481166a7e7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has concluded the tendering process for the "702562451 - Heavy Armour Post Design Services" contract with the award phase now completed. The contract, focused on the development and support of military vehicles and associated parts, has been awarded to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL). This negotiated procedure without prior publication falls under the DSPCR 2011 Exemption, with the final contract value set at £109,637,500. The contract period is scheduled to run from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2029, with services provided in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 24 January 2025 following the award date on 18 December 2024.

This contract provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale businesses specialising in military vehicle development and post-design services. As the Design Authority for these platforms, RBSL will deliver essential technical data and services to ensure the safety and operability of various armoured platforms, including but not limited to CVR(T), Bulldog, Warrior, and Challenger models. Businesses in the military sector with relevant experience and capabilities might look to engage as sub-contractors under RBSL to support the MoD’s requirements. Such engagements offer the potential to leverage extensive technical knowledge and operational expertise, contributing to long-term partnerships and service provision in the defence industry.

## Notice

702562451- Heavy Armour Post Design Services - Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80982cb-9460-4f89-bfcd-4c3cbe7bd9a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication (non-OJEU due to DSPCR 2011 Exemption) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,637,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £409,637,500 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RHEINMETALL BAE SYSTEMS LAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts
- 35410000 - Armoured military vehicles
- 73423000 - Development of military vehicles

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80982cb-9460-4f89-bfcd-4c3cbe7bd9a4
- 20 Jul 2022 at 07:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cae7d3-6aff-4ee3-a073-91410a5877dc
- 29 Jun 2022 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cae7d3-6aff-4ee3-a073-91410a5877dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80982cb-9460-4f89-bfcd-4c3cbe7bd9a4
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8cae7d3-6aff-4ee3-a073-91410a5877dc
  20th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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