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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0433fe"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-01-24"
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0433fe

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded a 3-year contract to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd for the supply of suspension components and associated items for military vehicles. The contract, valued at £5,100,000, was awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication. Horstman Defence Systems Ltd is designated as the sole distributor for certain items and will exclusively supply to the UK Ministry of Defence. The contract was signed on January 24, 2024, and has a duration of 1095 days.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents a business opportunity for companies specializing in the supply of engines and engine parts for military vehicles. Businesses engaged in the defence industry and those with expertise in providing solutions for military equipment maintenance and support would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this contract is the award phase, indicating that the contract has been finalised and awarded to the selected supplier. Interested businesses should consider the specific technical requirements outlined by the buying organisation and tailor their offerings accordingly to be competitive in such specialised procurement processes.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence has awarder a 3 year contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd on the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd. Horstman Defence Systems Ltd, in its capacity as Design Authority, are the sole distributor of certain suspension components and associated items on the AS90, Bulldog, CR2 and Warrior and will only supply to the UK Ministry of Defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002355-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,100,000 |

## 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 | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35421100 - Engines and engine parts for military vehicles

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002355-2024

## Provenance

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