Award

The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Mar 2021 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is for the contract titled "The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items" initiated by the Ministry of Defence, based in Gloucester, England. This award falls under the category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The contract was awarded on 21 September 2020 with a total value of £140,381.80, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract period runs from 22 September 2020 to 30 October 2020, although this document serves primarily for transparency as the process has been completed.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on the supply of goods related to defence and military training sectors. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying training equipment, particularly those demonstrating capability in compliance with military standards, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of a similar nature. The presence of UTM Limited as the awarded supplier indicates that there is a market for agile suppliers who can meet specific governmental needs efficiently.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items

Notice Description

701034377 - The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items - NOTE CONTRACT AWARDED - THIS IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c7cb2cb-5d55-48b5-ba8a-6cc15829333f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51b6dea-8d90-47b1-aa42-d639f71b2ca8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£140,381 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,381 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 1-6 months
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
Tina Cole
Contact Email
tina.cole757@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL3 1HW
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Tewkesbury
Electoral Ward
Innsworth
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UTM

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