Scope
Reference
62277030
Description
The requirement is for the Contractor to supply two hundred (200) Wiper Motor Assemblies, one hundred (100) of each side, for the Commanders Cupola in the Challenger 2 and Challenger 3 Main Battle Tanks (MBT). The Wiper Motor Assemblies are to be manufactured in accordance with the technical drawing pack and packaged in appropriate packaging for delivery in to the Donnington Fulfillment Centre. The value of the goods is expected to be approximately £2,400,000. The CPV code is 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles.
Contract 1. CR2/CR3 Cupola Wiper Motor Assembly
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,400,000 excluding VAT
- £2,880,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
12 June 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 June 2026 to 30 June 2028
- 2 years, 16 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
There is a requirement to contract for the purchasing of Cupola Wiper Motors used to satisfy the Challenger 3 Manufacturing Phase.
The Land Combat Vehicles 1 Team, part of the Secretary of State for Defence (the “Authority”), intends to award a contract to Thistle Design (MMC) Ltd ("TD") for the provision of Challenger 3 Cupola Wiper Motors, for a period of up to 2 years. The estimated contract value is £2,400,000.00, excluding VAT. The requirement will deliver Qty 200 Cupola Wiper Motors (Qty 100 left hand and Qty 100 right hand).
This procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered that this contract can be awarded under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 applies. Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier, Thistle Design (MMC) Ltd, has the necessary technical expertise and knowledge to deliver the requirement at the standard required. As the Design Authority and the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the motor and experienced repairer of the Cupola Wiper Motor Assemblies, only Thistle Design (MMC) Ltd can deliver this requirement.
Supplier
Thistle Design (MMC) Limited
- Companies House: SC166769
40 Dryden Road, Bilsden Glen
Loanhead
EH20 9LZ
United Kingdom
Email: G.Stewart@thistledesign.com
Website: https://www.quanticthistle.com/
Region: UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. CR2/CR3 Cupola Wiper Motor Assembly
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dale Gurney-Newland
Email: Dale.Gurney-Newland100@MOD.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government