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title: "IRM19/7365 - The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & Associated Items"
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# IRM19/7365 - The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & Associated Items

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f75b7e2f-b847-47c6-b76e-d1d1d8ad3ff0

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## Summary

The procurement process for the repair of TERRIER Armoured Engineer Tractor (AET) suspension components was initiated by Babcock International Group PLC, acting as the agent for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. The tender, titled "IRM19/7365 - The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & Associated Items," falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment. This contract was awarded through a limited procurement method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The contract is valued at £4.5 million, commenced on 12 March 2021, and is set to run until 11 March 2026, with the delivery taking place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The announcement of the award was published on 25 February 2022.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in specialised repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in defence-related mechanical components. Companies that possess the technical capability to handle military-grade equipment and have experience with complex engineering projects will be well-suited to compete. While the award has already been made to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd, understanding this contract can inform similar businesses about the types of competencies and qualifications that are essential for future tenders in this sector, particularly those involving collaboration with governmental defence entities.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent for the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, awarded a new contract with Horstman Defence Systems Ltd (Horstman) for the Repair of TERRIER Armoured Engineer Tractor (AET) Horstman suspension components and associated items. It is considered that this contract is let using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) for technical reasons. TERRIER Armoured Engineer Tractor (AET) suspension components and associated items are specifically configured for the TERRIER Armoured Engineer Tractor (AET) hull and military operational environment end use. As the Original Equipment Designer and Manufacturer of the TERRIER suspension components, only Horstman have the technical information and data necessary to perform the requirement without introducing an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety and MOD operational requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c933c5-43dc-4dde-94fc-f63de775c04a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2021 - 11 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC |
| Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c933c5-43dc-4dde-94fc-f63de775c04a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35c933c5-43dc-4dde-94fc-f63de775c04a
  25th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6976c6a9-f7da-41e1-9c3f-59bce07c2af9

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