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title: "705947451-M3_BSIA-VTN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a60d"
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# 705947451-M3_BSIA-VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a60d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the provision of in-service support to the M3 Amphibious Bridging System and BSIA Sets for the UK Army. The procurement falls under the Defence and Security regulations, with the contract awarded to General Dynamics European Land Systems. The tender involves repair and maintenance services of military vehicles, with a limited procurement method of negotiated without publication. The award has been granted with a contract value of £38,000,000, signed on February 15, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in repair and maintenance services of military vehicles to compete. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a specific focus on servicing the M3 and BSIA systems. Companies with expertise in providing in-service support, maintenance, repair, and spares for military vehicles are well-suited for this tender. The scope includes a 5-year initial period with 5 additional option years, providing a medium to long-term opportunity for interested businesses looking to grow within the military vehicle maintenance sector.

## Notice

In-Service Support to Bridge Set Infantry Assault and M3 Amphibious Rigs for UK Army.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

provision of in-service support for the M3 Amphibious Bridging System (a Wide Wet Gap Crossing Capability (WWGCC)), provision of Quantity 8 (eight) Bridge Infantry Assault (BSIA) Sets and continued in-service support to BSIA. The contract will be placed with General Dynamics European Land Systems - Bridging Systems (GDELS - BS). The M3 and BSIA in-service support includes provision of spares, Maintenance and Repair Organisation (MRO) repairs, and Post Design Services (PDS)). The procurement of BSIA will include provision of Capital Spares and PDS.

Options: 5 year initial period, 5 additional option years.

### Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697), this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The relevant technical reasons for placement of a single source contract with GDELS-BS are detailed below for each requirement. M3 In-Service Support GDELS-BS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the M3 system and are the only operator that have the required system-specific technical knowledge, information and tools to provide in-service support and ensure the safety of the system. GDELS-BS ensures the support to the M3 system for both the German (DE) and British (GBR) Army in a Joint Amphibious Engineer Battalion. This is a joint battalion as one Nation alone cannot provide the required number of rigs/systems to fulfil the required operating capability. It is therefore essential that the same supplier maintains both systems to ensure interoperability of the two systems and safe operating procedures. Furthermore, the requirement to obtain the necessary tools, jigs and fixtures, test equipment, specialist knowledge and design information to undertake Post Design Service activities, manufacture spares and to undertake repairs within the equipment's life is not possible for an alternative supplier to undertake. Procurement of BSIA Qty 8 BSIA are required to ensure continuity of system design across the fleet. The BSIA can only be sourced from GDELS-BS as they are the OEM, DA and sole manufacturer of BSIA and it is the only bridge that has the required technical characteristics to ensure effective continued training and operations. If an alternative solution to BSIA were to be sourced from an alternative supplier, the system would have different technical characteristics to BSIA and could not be used with the existing bridge sets. BSIA In-Service Support GDELS-BS ensures the support to the BSIA in the form of maintenance and repairs, component reports and provision of Capital Spares. GDELS-BS are the OEM and DA of BSIA and are the only operator that have the BSIA specific technical expertise and knowledge to maintain the equipment and to ensure interoperability and safety of the equipment. Furthermore, in relation to the supply of spares, any components sourced from an alternative supplier creates a risk of those components being incompatible with the existing BSIA. The requirement to obtain the necessary licenses, tools, jigs and fixtures, test equipment and specialist knowledge to undertake Post Design Service activities, manufacture spares and to undertake repairs within the equipment's life of the proposed contract is not possible for an alternative supplier to undertake.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004719-2023 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,000,000 |

## 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 | GENERAL DYNAMICS EUROPEAN LAND SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2023 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004719-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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