Scope
Reference
IRM25/7700
Description
6-Year Framework Agreement: The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas Charging Equipment
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as an agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), is considering the establishment of an 6-year Framework Agreement for the Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas charging equipment.
The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of £3,800,000.
The services included cover suspension components and gas charging equipment for Terrier and CR2 platforms. There are 14 NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) that are codified in scope of this requirement.
The provided items must meet all applicable military specifications and quality standards. There may be opportunities for further items of a similar nature to be added to the contract following its award, at the discretion of Babcock Land Defence Limited.
Compliance and Performance Management:
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to:
- Delivery Performance
- Product Quality (including defect rates, durability, etc.)
- Adherence to Contract Specifications and compliance with delivery instructions.
- Remedies for Poor Performance:
- The contract will outline penalties or corrective measures in case of performance failure, which may include late deliveries, substandard quality, or failure to meet agreed specifications.
Delivery Instructions:
The Contractor must ensure that all deliveries comply with the guidelines set out in the Logistics Commodities Services Transformation Authority Managed Material Supplier Manual. This will cover the following:
- Adherence to specific packaging, labelling, and transportation requirements.
- Assets must be delivered according to the agreed schedule, with clear communication in case of delays.
- If subcontractors are used, they must also comply with the same delivery standards.
The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable:
50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related
equipment.
50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles.
Additional Terms:
Contract Duration: 6 years, with the option of 2 further years subject to requirement and performance.
Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence will manage the tender process, oversee contract compliance, and monitor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contractor will ensure the assets delivered meet the Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas Charging Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,800,000 excluding VAT
- £4,560,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 11 March 2026 to 10 March 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 x 1 option years
CPV classifications
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
- Single supplier - technical reasons
This direct award relies upon the justification at paragraph 5 of schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023 due to Horstman Defence Systems being the original equipment designer and manufacturer of the Terrier suspension components, CR2 Gas Charging Kit and the Portable Universal Nitrogen Charging Kit (PUNCK).and are the only supplier that can supply the services required. Furthermore paragraph 6 of schedule 5 is relied upon due to there being an absence of competition as Horstman Defence Systems possess the technical know-how and data necessary to perform the requirement without introducing an unacceptable level of risk to operational safety and MOD operational requirements. No other reasonable suppliers are available because the information is Proprietary to Horstman Defence Systems and they will not share the technical know-how with any third party.
Supplier
Horstman Defence Systems Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVZ-6255-QGWG
Locksbrook Road, Bath
Avon
BA1 3EX
United Kingdom
Email: commercial@horstman.co.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas Charging Equipment
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
B15, MoD Donnington
Telford
TF2 8JT
United Kingdom
Email: Lori.Evans@babcockinternational.com
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Organisation type: Public authority - central government