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Contracts Finder - Awarded Contracts - Procurement and Support of an Armalite Rifle (AR) platform Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) System for the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Dec 2021 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement and support of an Armalite Rifle (AR) platform alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) system for the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB). This framework agreement, valued at £90 million, was finalised on 8 March 2022 with a contract period running from 8 March 2022 to 6 March 2026. The procurement process employed was a selective method, classified under the goods category, particularly for rifles, with delivery extending to various regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The tender had a submission deadline of 4 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the defence and security industries, particularly those specialising in military equipment and weaponry. Firms capable of providing advanced rifle systems and complementary support services, such as maintenance and logistics, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts or partnerships in upcoming procurement processes with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Contracts Finder - Awarded Contracts - Procurement and Support of an Armalite Rifle (AR) platform Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) System for the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB)

Notice Description

Award of Contract for Framework Agreement for the Procurement and Support of an Armalite Rifle (AR) platform Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) System for the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e83a347-03ea-4640-b214-1df625828b52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb306548-26ec-4b10-92a2-69fb9f94e0f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,214,787 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2022 - 5 Mar 2027 4-5 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
Post Town
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
3
Supplier Names

IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL

NSAF

VIKING ARMS

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