---
title: "Upgrade and Refurbishment of Hydrogas 3rd Generation Suspension Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee40"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-10-20"
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# Upgrade and Refurbishment of Hydrogas 3rd Generation Suspension Units

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee40

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in a public procurement process titled "Upgrade and Refurbishment of Hydrogas 3rd Generation Suspension Units." This tender, classified under the services category of repair and maintenance of vehicles, is located in Bath, North East Somerset, UK. The procurement method is selective and follows a restricted approach. The contract award was signed on 14th October 2021, and it carries an active contract value of £59,818,308, with a duration of approximately 4015 days.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance, repair services, and related equipment. Companies with expertise in technical solutions and cost-effective bidding would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the award criteria strongly emphasise technical capabilities (60%) and cost (40%). Engaging in this contract could facilitate business expansion, particularly for firms experienced in working with governmental defence contracts.

## Notice

Installation of pre-manufactured Hydrogas kits, upgrade and refurbishment of Hydrogas Suspension Units

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026323-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 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 | £59,818,308 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026323-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisation/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://horstmangroup.com/

## Provenance

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