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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Challenger 2 Life Extension Project: Design Manufacture and In Service Support"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Challenger 2 Life Extension Project: Design Manufacture and In Service Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d673bd65-b3cf-4f36-9ece-19f7c12cc30e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting the Challenger 2 Life Extension Project, aimed at upgrading Main Battle Tanks by addressing obsolescence and enhancing lethality and survivability. The procurement falls under the category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a substantial value of £670 million. The tender period ended on 28 February 2021, and the contract period commenced on 30 March 2021, extending until 31 October 2029. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and follows an 'Other - Exempt' procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in military vehicle upgrades, weaponry, and associated support services. Companies with experience in high-value contracts, particularly in the production and maintenance of armoured vehicles, would be well-suited to seize potential sub-contracting opportunities that may arise as part of this extensive project.

## Notice

Upgrade Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks. Addressing obsolescence, improving lethality and survivability performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be26ebfb-495f-4678-b8c2-1b961394a883 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exempt |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £670,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £670,000,000 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35410000 - Armoured military vehicles

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be26ebfb-495f-4678-b8c2-1b961394a883

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be26ebfb-495f-4678-b8c2-1b961394a883
  29th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52db8a40-95a3-42a8-bad4-dea932229c44
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/178e1cff-e9ab-4aed-bd95-5611bb0363ff
  EVM Annex
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d1705c5-5653-4008-b4ee-a17e98e3a64b
  Standards
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1d30fd8-5f0f-4ed3-a3d7-ff810bec6bf3
  Emergent Work

## Provenance

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