--- title: "The Supply of Trailer Spares" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04292e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04292e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04292e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04292e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BABCOCK LAND DEFENSE LIMITED" published: "2023-12-21" --- # The Supply of Trailer Spares Buyer: BABCOCK LAND DEFENSE LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04292e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04292e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04292e.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, awarded a contract to Boughton Engineering Ltd for "The Supply of Trailer Spares." The procurement process was carried out using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication method. The contract is valued at £352,000 and has a duration of 7 years. The procurement falls under the goods main procurement category related to parts of trailers and semi-trailers. The contract was signed on December 13, 2023, with the delivery address located in the UKG21 region. This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in providing trailer spares, components, and associated items for military applications. Businesses with niche expertise and specific experience in manufacturing specialised parts for defence equipment would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage of this opportunity is in the award phase, with Boughton Engineering Ltd currently holding the active contract for the provision of trailer spares. Understanding the regulatory framework and unique technical requirements of this contract is essential for businesses looking to participate in similar future tenders within the defence industry. ## Notice Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DPCR Contracts Regulations 2011 to Boughton Engineering Ltd on the basis that, Boughton Engineering Ltd, in its capacity as Design Authority, are the sole manufacturer of spares, components and associated items for the AVRE Trailers, and will only supply direct to the UK Ministry of Defence. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Babcock Land Defence Limited Acting as Agent to the Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract to Boughton Engineering Ltd for the provision The Supply of Trailer Spares for a period of 7 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS352K. 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with [Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons.] The services to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by the Boughton Engineering Ltd because only Boughton Engineering Ltd has significant niche expertise, knowledge, and acquired specific experience, and is the only supplier able to fulfil this Contract and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Boughton Engineering Ltd owns Intellectual property rights of the AVRE trailer and there are no sales or marketing arrangements in place with any other parties. ### Procurement Information Babcock Land Defence Limited Acting as Agent to the Ministry of Defence (the Authority), intends to award a contract to Boughton Engineering Ltd for the provision The Supply of Trailer Spares for a period of 7 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS352K. 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 (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with [Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons.] The services to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by the Boughton Engineering Ltd because only Boughton Engineering Ltd has significant niche expertise, knowledge, and acquired specific experience, and is the only supplier able to fulfil this Contract and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Boughton Engineering Ltd owns Intellectual property rights of the AVRE trailer and there are no sales or marketing arrangements in place with any other parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037675-2023 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Dec 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 | £352,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BABCOCK LAND DEFENSE LIMITED | | Locality | TELFORD | | 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 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BOUGHTON ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34224100 - Parts of trailers and semi-trailers ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037675-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.babcockinternational.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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