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IRM23/7634 - The Supply of Sniper Rifle Spares CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 May 2024 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a 3-year contract for the supply of sniper rifle spares to Accuracy International Ltd through a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, falls under the Rifles category, with a tender period ending on 1st May 2024 and a contract period running from 9th May 2024 to 8th May 2027. The location for delivery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of sniper rifle spares to engage in a lucrative contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry with expertise in weapon systems maintenance and spare parts supply would find this procurement suitable for business growth. The Ministry of Defence's selection of Accuracy International Ltd demonstrates a preference for suppliers with technical knowledge and exclusive rights, creating opportunities for specialised firms in the sector.

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Notice Title

IRM23/7634 - The Supply of Sniper Rifle Spares CF

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a 3 year contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 to Accuracy International Ltd. On the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Accuracy International Ltd. Accuracy International Ltd is the manufacturer and sole distributor of spares to support the components required to support the AS50 Sniper Rifle Weapon Platform. They own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply and they do not share this knowledge/expertise with any third party

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-097f2b80-8d91-4baf-ae5a-2e58d6782e1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf2203e-abec-4251-9d86-e5ddf896c3b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2024 - 8 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Leanne Griffiths
Contact Email
leanne.griffiths@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
Telford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL

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