--- title: "Project TYRO - Close Support Bridge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aa0812fd-65bd-44e3-b7dc-7dc71f462710" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa0812fd-65bd-44e3-b7dc-7dc71f462710" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa0812fd-65bd-44e3-b7dc-7dc71f462710.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa0812fd-65bd-44e3-b7dc-7dc71f462710.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME (OIP)" published: "2017-04-18" --- # Project TYRO - Close Support Bridge Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMME (OIP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa0812fd-65bd-44e3-b7dc-7dc71f462710 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aa0812fd-65bd-44e3-b7dc-7dc71f462710) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aa0812fd-65bd-44e3-b7dc-7dc71f462710.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, through its Land Equipment, Operational Infrastructure Programme (OIP), is currently inviting tenders for the "Project TYRO - Close Support Bridge." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to mobile bridges, and is set in Bristol, England. The tender process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 28 April 2017. The total contract value is estimated at £150 million, with a minimum value of £50 million. Interested suppliers can find the opportunity published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) and are advised to register on the relevant platforms to respond. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in military logistics and infrastructure support. Companies prepared to innovate and invest in heavy forces close support bridging capabilities may find this tender aligns well with their services. With a contract period extending until July 2028, successful bidders could establish a long-term partnership with the Ministry of Defence, potentially enhancing their credibility and market presence within the defence contract landscape. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Additional Information Instead of: Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 29X3TQ9KXW. Read: Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: WCQS48352E Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: 29X3TQ9KXW. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, once you have added the Access code via DCO as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or Telephone 0800 282 324. Short description of the nature and scope of works or nature and quantity or value of supplies and services 1. Mobile bridges 1.1 The Departments Operational Infrastructure (OI) team has identified a possible future requirement for Heavy Forces Close Support Bridging (CSB) capability to support UK forces out to 2040. The C 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/83925999-55e9-470b-8b75-7ce9e0407f49 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2028 | | 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 PROGRAMME (OIP) | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34144300 - Mobile bridges ## Release History - 18 Apr 2017 at 07:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83925999-55e9-470b-8b75-7ce9e0407f49 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83925999-55e9-470b-8b75-7ce9e0407f49 18th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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