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title: "BSIA EXTENSION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a782"
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# BSIA EXTENSION

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a782

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for 'BSIA EXTENSION' to General Dynamics European Land Systems - Bridging Systems for the maintenance and repair of military vehicles. This contract extension, with a total value of £500,000 ex-VAT, falls under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations. The contract, extended for 12 months, will end in March 2024 and was awarded without prior publication due to unique technical requirements. The procurement method was 'limited', negotiated directly with the supplier, and the buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, will continue to receive in-service support for the BSIA system.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in repair and maintenance services of military vehicles to engage in a contract for the extension of support to the BSIA system. Companies with expertise in providing maintenance and repair services for military equipment may find this tender lucrative. The procurement process has reached the 'award' stage, with the Ministry of Defence acting as the buyer. The chosen supplier, General Dynamics European Land Systems - Bridging Systems, will be responsible for delivering the in-service support for the BSIA system, involving maintenance, repairs, component reports, and provision of Capital Spares, all essential for the continued operation of the equipment.

## Notice

Extension of the existing OIP/0047 Contract with GDELS-BS for support to the BSIA system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Maintenance and repair to the Bridge Set Infantry Assault Systems used by the UK Army. Additional information: This is not a new contract, it is a contract extension for a period of 12 months.

### Procurement Information

Fires, Infrastructure and Manoeuvre Support (FIMS), part of UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), intends to extend contract OIP/0047 which provides in-service support for the Bridge Set Infantry Assault BSIA) Sets. The contract will be extended for a period of twelve (12) months to ensure continued support to the system which includes provision of spares, Maintenance and Repair Organisation (MRO) repairs, and Post Design Services (PDS)). Following contract extension, the Contract end date will be March 2024. This contract extension has an estimated total value of PS500,000 ex-VAT. This contract was placed on a single source basis with GDELS-BS in 2017 and it is considered that the contract can be extended single source with GDELS-BS, for technical reasons. 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. 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/005311-2023 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 | £500,000 |

## 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 - BRIDGING SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34144300 - Mobile bridges
- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005311-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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