Planning

IRM21/7563 - SUPPLY OF C8 RIFLE SPARES

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

18 Nov 2021 at 09:40

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to secure a contract for the supply of C8 Rifle Spares through a negotiated procedure, intending to award a single source contract to Colt Canada Corporation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £1 million and a duration of three years, from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025. The delivery address for this contract is located in Telford, West Midlands, England. A future notice related to the contract was published on 18th November 2021, and it will not be open for expressions of interest from other suppliers.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the defence and military supply sector, particularly those with expertise in the provision of spares and components for rifles. Given that the contract will be awarded to a single supplier, companies specialising in firearms part supplies or similar technological developments may not be able to compete directly for this specific contract. However, this process underscores the procurement trends in the defence industry, providing insights for businesses aiming to forge relationships with the Ministry of Defence and explore future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM21/7563 - SUPPLY OF C8 RIFLE SPARES

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a single source contract with Colt Canada Corporation for the supply of C8 Rifle Spares. This contract shall be for 3 years with an envisaged value of PS1M The Authority intends to award this Contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 on the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Colt Canada Corporation. This is because the Authority understands that Colt Canada Corporation are the sole authorised distributor for the items in scope of this procurement. This notice is not for expressions of interest, therefore please do not apply to be invited to tender. The notice advises that the UK Ministry of Defence has decided to negotiate a contract directly with Colt Canada Corporation on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c40a7bd3-4e73-4c05-96ed-f20ed8a0892c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5a9b05-ae85-4cd1-a2f3-ba10ead60761
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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