Tender

IRM21/7576 - The Supply of Spares for the Universal Gun Mount and Associated Items - CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Mar 2022 at 11:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (UK MoD) is seeking to establish a single source framework agreement for the supply of spares for the Universal Gun Mount and associated items. This tender, designated as "IRM21/7576", is categorised under goods in the defence industry and is located in the West Midlands, England. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage and will conclude on 11th May 2022 at 14:00 BST. The estimated value of the contract is £1.8 million, with the contract period scheduled to extend from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method employed is limited, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the technical requirements related to sourcing from ISTEC Services Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised spare parts for defence equipment, particularly those with expertise in machine gun components. Companies that can demonstrate technical interoperability and possess the capability to supply bespoke items in accordance with rigorous military standards are highly suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a viable opportunity, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive of smaller suppliers, despite the exclusive nature of the single source approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM21/7576 - The Supply of Spares for the Universal Gun Mount and Associated Items - CF

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD), intends to place a single source framework agreement for the supply of spares for the Universal gun Mount and associated items with ISTEC Services Ltd. The duration of the proposed framework agreement is 3 years and has an initial estimated value of PS1.8M. It is considered that this single source framework agreement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulations 16(1)(a)(ii) and 16(1)(b)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contractors 2011 for technical reasons and interoperability from sourcing spares from a supplier other than ISTEC Services Ltd. Without access to this technical information the UK MoD is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the manufacture of spares which would put the performance of the equipment and the safety of the users of the equipment at significant risk. There are no equivalent products, reasonable substitutes or alternatives to the specification, that have the same functional and interoperability requirements. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK MoD, is to negotiate a single source contract with ISTEC Services Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150ed28d-6f5a-4fc6-a3a8-978640412e1b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35321300 - Machine guns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
MOD DONNINGTON
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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