--- title: "Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-10" --- # Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c62a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for "Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services" under the CPV classification 34223300 (Trailers). This procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submission on 29 January 2025. The scope includes providing through-life support for various trailers and flatracks, involving activities such as technical authority responsibilities, documentation upkeep, obsolescence monitoring, and engineering support. The contract period is set to begin on 1 March 2026 and end on 31 March 2034. The location specified for the delivery of services is within the UK, and the procurement is being conducted through a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, technical support, vehicle maintenance, and design services. Companies with expertise in managing configurations, legislative compliance, and cost-efficient support solutions would find this contract particularly advantageous. Given the extensive support and technical requirements, firms equipped with qualified staff and a robust understanding of compliance and engineering processes are well-suited to compete. The procurement also emphasises electronic submissions, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process for potential bidders. ## Notice Support Vehicle Trailers and Flatracks Support and Post Design Services requirement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Providing through life support covering activities of the sorts as follows: - Act as the engineering technical authority for the Trailers and Flatracks detailed; - Responsibility for the technical interface with the prime movers; - Upkeep of technical documentation, for example: AESPs, Technical Data Pack, Spares List, Codification & Conformity; - Management of platform configuration baseline and documentation; - Obsolescence monitoring and the suggested course of action to prevent supply support issues; - The provision of technical support to engineering matters including (but not limited to) failure investigations, engineering advice, resolution of engineering issues, trials, design of tie down schemes and development & supply of future modifications; - Continuous monitoring of support cost drivers and recommendations to reduce whole life cost of ownership; - Support to legislative compliance & future changes and support to safety cases. The range of Trailers requiring these services are as follows: - 3 Tonne GS Cargo; - Skeletal/Kings; - Multi Launch Rocket System. Fleet Size - Less than 1,000 Brief description of which platforms the trailers interface with: Trailers can interface onto all Support Vehicle (SV) variants and do so by means of the SV Tow Hitch with connecting air and brake lines and NATO electrical sockets. 3T Trailer can be towed by all types of SV but predominantly the 6T and 9T. 10T Trailer Multi Launch Rocket System and 15T Trailer would predominately be towed by the Enhanced Palletised Loading System (EPLS). All flatracks can interface with 10T and 15T trailers. The range of Flatracks requiring these services are as follows: - General Purpose; - Type A; - Multi Launch Rocket System. Fleet Size - Less than 5,000 Brief description of how the Trailers and Flatracks interface: The Flatracks load onto the Trailers to offer increased load capacity and are loaded through the use of the Enhanced Palletised Loading System (EPLS). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039822-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34223300 - Trailers ## Release History - 10 Dec 2024 at 18:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039822-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53212 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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