--- title: "Title missing - see contract for details." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044820" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044820" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044820.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044820.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-03-13" --- # Title missing - see contract for details. Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044820 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044820) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044820.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, represented by Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent, has awarded a £5,100,000 contract to Horstman Defence Systems Ltd for the supply of suspension components and associated items for military vehicles. This contract was awarded using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication due to technical reasons. Horstman Defence Systems Ltd is the sole distributor of these components and has the exclusive knowledge and expertise required, making them the only viable supplier. This procurement opportunity with the Ministry of Defence offers business growth potential for suppliers in the military vehicle components industry. Companies with expertise in manufacturing, testing, and supplying suspension components for vehicles like the AS90, Bulldog, CR2, and Warrior would be well-suited to compete. Understanding the technical specifications and having the capability to fulfil the unique requirements outlined in the contract are crucial for businesses seeking to participate in similar specialized tenders. ## 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 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. They own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply. Horstman have stated that they are not willing to share this knowledge/expertise with any third party, including the UK Ministry of Defence. Without access to this, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the material or manufacture and as a result, Horstman Defence Systems Ltd are only able to fulfil this Contract. ### Procurement Information 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 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. They own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply. Horstman have stated that they are not willing to share this knowledge/expertise with any third party, including the UK Ministry of Defence. Without access to this, the UK Ministry of Defence is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the material or manufacture and as a result, Horstman Defence Systems Ltd are only able to fulfil this Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008029-2024 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Feb 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 - 13 Mar 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008029-2024 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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