---
title: "Quad Core support and PDS Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e0d2"
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# Quad Core support and PDS Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e0d2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK, has completed a procurement process for the "Quad Core Support and PDS Contract," classified under fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. This is part of a limited tender initiated due to the technical requirements of maintaining operational efficacy in the vehicle fleet, specifically concerning Yamaha Quad Bikes, with the estimated contract value being £360,000 (including VAT). The award was made on 14 September 2021, to Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., with options extending the contract duration to 2030.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in working with Yamaha's technology and systems. Given the contract's specific technical requirements, firms that possess the necessary design authority, manufacturing capabilities, or a deep understanding of safety-critical services related to fleet operations are well-positioned to compete. The focus on ongoing support and specialist services highlights a niche market for defence-related contractors and suppliers in the UK.

## Notice

Quad Core Support and PDS Contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Quad Core Support and PDS Contract

Options: 4 Years worth to 2030

### Procurement Information

The Vehicle Support Team (VST) - part of the Defence, Equipment and Support (DE&S) organisation within the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) - intends to award a contract to Yamaha Motor Europe N.V to replace the existing Quad Bikes contract currently with Yamaha Motor Europe N.V, which is due to expire in November 2021. The duration of the contract is TBC. The estimated contract value is PS360k (Inc VAT). It is considered that the contract can be placed using the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011) for technical reasons, ensuring that the current fleet is continued to be maintained and reducing the potential impact to the safe and reliable operation of the entire vehicle fleet. Only the Contractor, as the Design Authority and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Yamaha Motor Europe system has access to the technical information, expertise, knowledge and know-how necessary as well as the Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE) to provide the Authority with assurance that the operational effectiveness and safety of the platform will not be compromised. A third party would not be able to carry out this work without access to the necessary design and technical information which is required to ensure the goods are produced to the correct technical specification, in terms of quality, performance and safety. The Services being procured under this contract are safety critical to the operation of the platform and so must be produced to the correct specification, held only by Yamaha Motor Europe. This information is not available to the Authority as it is owned by the Contractor in their role as the OEM and the Authority does not have the necessary rights to that information to provide to any third party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022884-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 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 | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022884-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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