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title: "Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) In-Service Support - UK5"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050dac"
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# Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) In-Service Support - UK5

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050dac

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, involves the supply of in-service support for the Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) in the UK. Falling under the defence and security category, this contract entails direct awards to secure technical services, repair, and spares. The tender is now at the award stage, with a contract term spanning from 30th September 2025 to 31st March 2033, and possible extensions until 2035. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £5.45 million gross. The contract was awarded to General Dynamics European Land Systems-Bridge Systems GmbH, acknowledged for its technical expertise in modular assault bridges crucial for combat support.

This opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses specializing in defence equipment and technical support services. Companies with niche expertise in mobile bridges, bridge-design, and inspection services can explore subcontracting or future collaborations, ensuring compliance with high technical and safety standards. While the direct award process highlights the necessity for specific expertise, businesses adept in compatible product offerings or supplementary technical services might find growth avenues through related procurement activities within the Ministry of Defence, leveraging their capabilities to support complex military equipment and operations.

## Notice

In-Service Support to Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) and the Manufacture and Delivery of BSIA Capital Spares

### Procurement Information

Combat Support Vehicles (CSV), part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to place a new contract for the Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) to provide repair, Post Design Services (PDS), spares, and technical assistance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) GDELS-BS. The contract shall span 8 years and is estimated to cost circa PS5M. Bridge Set Infantry Assault (BSIA) is a modular assault bridge crucial for manoeuvring troops across various terrains. Placing a Direct Award contract with GDELS-BS, will ensure safety and technical standards continue to be met at reasonable cost to the taxpayer. Justification for utilising Direct Award is under Section 41, Schedule 5, Paragraphs 6 and 7 of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23),based on there being no reasonable alternatives to BSIA, the need for additional or repeated goods, services, or works and an absence of competition for technical reasons. The decision is grounded in the potential technical difficulties that would arise if a change in supplier led to incompatible goods or services, particularly in terms of operational and maintenance challenges. GDELS-BS is the only operator with the specific technical expertise required to support the maintenance and safe operation of the equipment. Using an alternative supplier would result in incompatibility and compromise safety, especially in tasks like technical welding which requires expert input from the OEM. Without access to the bespoke jigs and tools or to technical data and process information, a third-party supplier would not have sufficient information or capability to provide the required in-service support without significant operational safety risk and delays which are not operationally acceptable to the Authority. A Direct Award contract with the OEM guarantees access to necessary support, spares, technical services, and expertise, whilst underpinning the safety case of the capability without major disruptions. It is deemed the only option which meets the operational and safety requirements of the BSIA equipment, ensuring continuity, and value for money while mitigating associated technical and operational risk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019320-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,542,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENERAL DYNAMICS EUROPEAN LAND SYSTEMS-BRIDGE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34144300 - Mobile bridges
- 44212110 - Bridge sections
- 71322300 - Bridge-design services
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 10:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019320-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019320-2025
  7th May 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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