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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044a9a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, acting through Babcock Land Defence Limited as its agent, intends to award a contract to Boughton Engineering Ltd for the supply of trailer spares. The contract is valued at up to £352,000 and will run for a period of 7 years. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated process without publication of a contract notice. The Ministry of Defence, located at Building B15, MoD Donnington, Telford, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the CPV classification of 'Parts of trailers and semi-trailers' within the goods category.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in trailer spare parts and related services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Due to the specialised nature of the required services and the specific expertise of Boughton Engineering Ltd, they are the chosen supplier for this contract. Businesses with unique knowledge and experience in providing trailer spares would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract was awarded on March 15, 2024, with a value of £2,464,000 and a duration of 2555 days.

## Notice

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 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.

### 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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008928-2024 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 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 | £2,464,000 |

## 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 | BOUGHTON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34224100 - Parts of trailers and semi-trailers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2024 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008928-2024

## Provenance

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