--- title: "UK5 - Transparency Notice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e13e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e13e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e13e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e13e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-11-14" --- # UK5 - Transparency Notice Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e13e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e13e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e13e.json) ## Summary The public procurement process detailed pertains to a contract awarded by Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol. This contract is titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice" and falls under the industry category of Defence Services. The project location is the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on supporting the Ajax family of armoured fighting vehicles with a contract scope that includes fleet optimisation, engineering support, equipment upkeep, logistics, and compliance with regulations. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract scheduled to commence mobilisation on 1st July 2027, and official service delivery starting on 1st January 2028, extending up to 31st March 2033, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement method employed is a direct award to General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited, justified by unique technical reasons under the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024. The total contract value is estimated at £1 billion. This tender presents significant business growth prospects, especially for large-scale defence contractors with expertise in armoured vehicle support and digitised military capabilities. Companies like General Dynamics, which possess proprietary information and technical expertise regarding the Ajax platform, will find this contract aligned with their capabilities. The contract covers extensive service areas including engineering and logistics support, offering opportunities for businesses with experience in procurement and inventory management, technical documentation maintenance, and the development of resilient supply chains. Moreover, firms with capabilities in policy and governance related to compliance with legal and regulatory standards will have an advantageous position in fulfilling the contract requirements. ## Notice Ajax is a group of armoured fighting vehicles which provide the Army with its first fully digitised capabilities. The vehicles were designed and manufactured by General Dynamics United Kingdom Ltd (GDUK Ltd) who are therefore the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA). Defence Equipment & Support (DES), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), is planning to award a five-year plus 9 months (plus two x one-year options) Ajax In-Service Support contract to GDUK Ltd for the In-Service Support, inclusive of an anticipated 6 month mobilisation period. The contract scope will contain support arrangements designed to ensure the sustained operational readiness and performance of the Ajax family of vehicles. The scope will cover: * Capability management activities including Fleet optimisation, update management and the provision for upgrade tasking. * Engineering support including Design Authority Services, Safety and Environment case support, technical documentation maintenance and configuration management. * Equipment Support including elements of maintenance and repairs, upkeep and post-Update training. * Logistics Support including elements of spares procurement and Inventory management, disposal and the development of resilient supply chains. * Policy and Governance including asset management and compliance with legislation and regulations. The contract value is an indicative value at this point in the procurement procedure. It may increase or decrease at contract award following negotiations and may also be increased at a later date to enable surge for warfighting. ### Procurement Information The In-Service Support Contract is intended to cover a period of mobilisation from 1st July 2027 to 31st of December 2027 and will then provide for Service Delivery from the 1st January 2028 upon the conclusion of the current Service Delivery contract on 31st Dec 2027. This period will then endure for five years and three months until 31st March 2033. There will be a further two optional one-year extension periods. The contract will be awarded in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) and the Procurement Regulations 2024. It is considered that this contract can be awarded by way of a Direct Award to GDUK Ltd in accordance with Section 41 and Schedule 5 - Single Supplier, paragraph 6 of the PA23 due to the unique technical reasons relating to this procurement. The MoD does not currently have access to the necessary proprietary information or technical documentation for the Ajax platform. Only GDUK Ltd, as OEM and DA, has access to and rights in the necessary Intellectual Property (IP) and technical data which precludes This approach is necessary to ensure that the MoD can maintain operational capability and safeguard the effective support of the Ajax Platform. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073890-2025 | | 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 | 14 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £833,333,333 | | 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 UNITED KINGDOM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75220000 - Defence services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2025 at 11:22 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073890-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073890-2025 14th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://generaldynamics.uk.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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