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title: "IRM22/7594 The Supply of Military Spares - CF"
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# IRM22/7594 The Supply of Military Spares - CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-caff1f07-589c-44d6-a618-61a48d636f04

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a 3-year contract for the supply of military spares to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd through a selective procurement procedure. The contract, valued at £1,700,000 GBP, covers the supply of suspension components and associated items for specific military vehicles. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on February 1, 2024, and ending on January 31, 2027. The procurement was limited to technical reasons necessitating the selection of Horstman Defence Systems Ltd as the sole distributor.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents opportunities for businesses dealing with the provision of military vehicle parts. Companies involved in the manufacturing or distribution of engines and engine parts for military vehicles would be well-suited to compete. The contract's suitability for SMEs also indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises could potentially benefit from participating in similar procurement processes. With a clear focus on goods procurement in the military sector, this tender highlights a specific market niche within the defence industry where businesses can explore growth prospects.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence has awarder a 3 year contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd on the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd. Horstman Defence Systems Ltd, in its capacity as Design Authority, are the sole distributor of certain suspension components and associated items on the AS90, Bulldog, CR2 and Warrior and will only supply to the UK Ministry of Defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c18ea46-6176-4acc-85ce-ef3443d0080f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,700,000 |
| 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 | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HORSTMAN DEFENCE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35421100 - Engines and engine parts for military vehicles

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c18ea46-6176-4acc-85ce-ef3443d0080f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c18ea46-6176-4acc-85ce-ef3443d0080f
  24th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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