Procurement

Materiel Distribution Land (MDL) Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) UK1

Defence Equipment and Support

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04fd69

Description

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) under the Materiel Distribution Land (MDL) programme is developing a requirement project for Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) platform. Initially circa 70 to 90 vehicles with an integrated support solution service for an initial period of ten years, with potential options to increase the acquisition volume and extend beyond the initial support period. Aspirational Full Operating Capability (FOC) is June 2029.

This requirement aims to introduce a new, technologically advanced system for the delivery of heavy and out-of-gauge equipment, with a minimum threshold of eighty-five (85) metric tonnes, featuring improved low mobility lift capabilities. This system will significantly improve and sustain the operational movement of heavy, mission-critical equipment well into the future.

The primary role is to transport heavy armoured equipment, including armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) and main battle tank (MBT), but it must also be capable of moving lighter equipment into the theatre of operations. Additionally, this equipment will be used during peacetime for training delivery both in the UK and overseas.

A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has previously been released for this requirement reference 2025/S 000-002913.

Notices

UK1: Pipeline notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-024668
Published: 22 May 2025, 12:03pm

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-016204
Published: 22 April 2025, 12:21pm

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