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Award

16 May 2020 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC), which is seeking to establish a Combined Support Contract for the C8 Rifles and Ancillaries. The tender is valued at £4,500,000 and is categorised under Weapons, ammunition and associated parts (CPV code: 35300000). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1 September 2020, and run for an initial three years, potentially extending for another two years. The tender period concluded on 8 May 2020, and the awarded contract was published on 16 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the defence and security sector, particularly those specialising in weapons and ammunition support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions or have experience with similar contracts may find themselves well-positioned to compete, enhance their portfolio, and grow their business as suppliers to the Ministry of Defence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Combined Support Services for C8 Rifle and Ancillaries

Notice Description

The Authority requires the provision of a Combined Support Contract for the in-service C8 Rifles and Ancillaries for an initial term of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-years. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2272f1b3-2bb6-4928-a731-7f8300d8e933
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18641395-ee1b-4fc5-b260-bb5c8f7fc83a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Colt Canada Corporation

Further Information

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