Award

Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Mar 2021 at 19:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries" to Colt Canada Corporation. This contract, valued at approximately £2,428,333.33, falls under the industry category of Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition. The contract spans three years, commencing on 17 March 2021, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The delivery of services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the firearms maintenance and support sector, particularly those specialising in military hardware and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in firearm repairs and maintenance could find this tender particularly appealing. The negotiation and award process, having been completed, allows for the possibility of future procurement opportunities, especially if additional weapons or services are needed by the Ministry of Defence during the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries

Notice Description

A contract has been awarded to Colt Canada Corporation for a Combined Support Services enabling arrangement for the in-service C8 Rifle & Ancillaries. This is a 3-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years. The contract also includes options to procure additional weapons if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e276156b-398b-4745-b195-9b231bcb50f5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76db4e22-888a-4b23-9368-fe48ce8f70df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,428,333 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,428,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2021 - 16 Mar 2024 3-4 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
Contact Name
Lisa Sinfield
Contact Email
lisa.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001666082

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
1
Supplier Name

COLT CANADA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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