Award

Supply of Spares for HMG, GPMG and 81mm Mortar and Accessories

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)

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Award

19 Nov 2020 at 13:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Support Group (DSG), initiating a tender for the supply of spares for Heavy and General Purpose machine guns, as well as 81mm mortars and accessories. The tender, titled "Supply of Spares for HMG, GPMG and 81mm Mortar and Accessories," is classified under the machinery industry (CPV code: 35321300) and is set in Telford, South East England. The award of the contract, valued at £13 million, was published on 19 November 2020, after concluding the tender period on 9 November 2020. The framework agreement is planned to span five years, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military equipment supplies, especially those that provide machine gun parts and mortars. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the procurement's suitability for smaller suppliers. Businesses involved in manufacturing or distributing military hardware, as well as those with expertise in logistics and supply chain for defence products, may find this contract to be a valuable growth opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Spares for HMG, GPMG and 81mm Mortar and Accessories

Notice Description

Machine guns. Spares for Heavy Machine guns, General Purpose machine guns and Mortar 81mm. Babcock Land Defence Limited, which is acting as the agent for the for the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, is considering a framework agreement to provide for the Supply of General Purpose machine gun and 81mm Mortar spares . The duration shall be 5 years with 2 x 1 year Options. 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-Telford: Machine guns.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fab7f63-52c3-4e2a-b4f4-854ee567a020
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

35321300 - Machine guns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise.davis@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
+441952967246

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FN HERSTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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