Request For Information (RFI) for International Fund for Ukraine - Urgent Bidding Round 2 - Mobility Support

Tender description

The International Fund for Ukraine (IFU) is a funding mechanism that uses funding from international partners to procure priority military assistance for Ukraine at pace. This will ensure the continued supply of military support – lethal and non-lethal – to Ukraine through 2023 and beyond. The fund is administered by the UK on behalf of an Executive Panel, comprising the UK, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. The first IFU procurement round, known as ‘Urgent Bidding Round 1’ (UBR1) has now closed. An announcement on the resulting equipment package was made on 15 February 2023. We have launched Urgent Bidding Round 2 (UBR2) and now invite Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suppliers across the globe for: Mobility Support In the following sub-capability areas: • Armoured minefield breaching capabilities – mine rollers and mine ploughs full width and track width for Main Battle Tanks – T-72, Leopard 1, Leopard 2. Armoured mine clearing vehicles. • Armoured vehicle launched bridges and launchers in any size. • Medium Girder Bridges: 9m to 31m, with at least Military Load Capacity (MLC) – 70(T). • Logistical support bridge launchers and reusable bridges: 40m to 80m, with at least Military Load Capacity (MLC) – 70(T). • Heavy equipment transporters capable of transporting Main Battle Tanks. The remaining requirements for UBR2 will be launched on the DSP in the coming weeks and will cover: • Upgrade and maintenance of existing Ukrainian platforms; and • Artillery or tank ammunition production. Opportunities in these Capability Areas will be notified separately on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) in tranches. Details can also be found on the IFU website. Suppliers should not approach the Authority for further details on the other Capability Areas at this stage and must wait for the DSP notices to be published.