AwardedAwarded 24 April 2026
IRM25/7700 - The Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas Charging Equipment
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded vehicle and fleet work to Horstman Defence Systems Limited on 24 April 2026.
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What the notice says
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"), has awarded a Framework Agreement to Horstman Defence Systems Limited for the Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas charging equipment with a duration of 6 years and the option of 2 further years subject to requirement and performance. The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of £4,300,000. The services included cover suspension components and gas charging equipment for Terrier and CR2 platforms. There are 14 NATO…Read the full 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"), has awarded a Framework Agreement to Horstman Defence Systems Limited for the Repair of Terrier Suspension Components & CR2 Gas charging equipment with a duration of 6 years and the option of 2 further years subject to requirement and performance.
The contract will cater to the UK's operational needs in these areas, with an overall estimated contract value of £4,300,000.
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Horstman Defence Systems Limited (SME) | £4,300,000 | Awarded 17 March 2026 24 April 2026 to 23 April 2032 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 076284-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 026687-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 041811-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 076284-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 24 November 2025, last updated 7 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.