--- title: "The Supply of Artillery & Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems Components" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a469" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a469" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a469.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a469.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-04-01" --- # The Supply of Artillery & Armoured Vehicle Weapon Systems Components Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a469 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a469) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a469.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has engaged in a procurement process for the supply of artillery and armoured vehicle weapon systems components, primarily targeting the military vehicles and associated parts industry. This process, operating under the legal framework of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations, was managed by Babcock Land Defence Limited as an agent on behalf of the Ministry. Initially announced with an estimated total contract value of £10,400,000, the procurement process involved a negotiated contract without the prior publication of a notice, due to the specialised nature of the deliverables. The contract pertains to the UK region termed UKG21, with BAE Systems, Global Combat Systems International Ltd in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, named as the single source supplier. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in military vehicle components by highlighting a niche segment, demanding high expertise and specific technical capabilities. With BAE Systems being selected due to their unmatched expertise and experience, the process underscores the advantages for businesses capable of offering specialised skills and innovative solutions in defence-related sectors. Companies in the defence manufacturing arena that can demonstrate similar niche expertise might prefer to pursue similar procurement opportunities in the future, enhancing their growth potential within the defence industry eco-space. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems, Global Combat Systems (GCS) International Ltd for the provision of Military Vehicle Spares for a period of 7 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS10,400,000.00. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AF. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as Agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. In the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems, Global Combat Systems (GCS) International Ltd for the provision of Military Vehicle Spares for a period of 7 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS10,400,000.00. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AF. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as Agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. In the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement. ### Procurement Information The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to BAE Systems, Global Combat Systems (GCS) International Ltd for the provision of Military Vehicle Spares for a period of 7 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS10,400,000.00. 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 contractor deliverables to be provided under the contract can only be supplied by BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd because only BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd has significant niche expertise, knowledge, and acquired specific experience to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Limited is to negotiate a single source Contract with the named supplier BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 1AF. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as Agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. In the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030110-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Sep 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 | £10,400,000 | ## 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 | 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 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS GCS INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 08:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030110-2026 - 1 Oct 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031283-2024 ## 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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