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title: "IRM19/7216 - Repair and Provision of Output Specifications for Heavy Platform Gas Charging Equipment"
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# IRM19/7216 - Repair and Provision of Output Specifications for Heavy Platform Gas Charging Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029acb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Support Group (DSG) has initiated a procurement process for the contract titled "IRM19/7216 - Repair and Provision of Output Specifications for Heavy Platform Gas Charging Equipment." This tender falls within the services category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of military vehicles. The procurement method being employed is a limited negotiation, with Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as an agent for the UK Ministry of Defence. The significant dates relevant to this contract include the signing date of February 2, 2021, and a potential contract duration of five years, with two additional one-year extension options. The primary location for delivery is Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of military equipment, particularly those that have expertise in gas charging systems. Companies with capabilities to supply parts, components, or services related to heavy platform gas charging equipment, such as Original Equipment Manufacturers, could particularly benefit. As the contract has been negotiated on a single-source basis with Horstman Defence Systems Limited, competition for this specific opportunity may be limited; however, future contracts within this scope could arise, emphasising the need for businesses to stay abreast of related developments in the defence sector.

## Notice

Repair and Provision of Output Specifications for Heavy Platform Gas Charging Equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair and Provision of Output Specifications for Heavy Platform Gas Charging Equipment Scope: 9AHY 4940998318118 Portable Universal Nitrogen Charging Kit (PUNCK) 9MBT5 4940995493961 Gas Charging Kit Duration: 5 years plus 2x1 option years Estimated Quantities (5 years excluding option years): PUNCK - Qty 70 Gas Charging Kit - Qty 10 Estimated Quantities (5 years including 2x1 option years(7)): PUNCK - Qty 98 Gas Charging Kit - Qty 14

Options: 2 x 1 option years

### Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a single source contract with Horstman Defence Systems Limited for Repair and Provision of Output Specifications for Heavy Platform Gas Charging Equipment. Babcock intends to place a five (5) year contract which will include two (2) one (1) year extension options; making a maximum potential contract duration of seven (7) years. It is considered that this Contract can be placed using the Negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 (Article 28(1)(e) of the Directive 2009/81/EC) for technical reasons. Horstman are the original equipment manufacturer ('OEM') for spares, components and testing necessary to effect repairs of the Gas Charging Kit and the Portable Universal Nitrogen Charging Kit (PUNCK). As the Original Equipment Designer and Manufacturer of these Gas Charging Kits only Horstman have the technical information and data necessary to perform the requirement without introducing an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety in accordance with the PSSR 2000 Regulations and MOD operational requirements. This notice is not for expressions of interest, therefore please do not apply to be invited to tender. The notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract directly with Horstman Defence Systems Limited on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004954-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) |
| 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 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004954-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.babcockinternational.com
- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://horstmangroup.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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