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ISTEC Combined Support Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded the ISTEC Combined Support Contract to ISTEC Services Ltd. This contract, classified under the CPV code 50620000 for repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition, is intended to support weapon and sight mount systems for a duration of five years. The procurement method was a limited procedure, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to the technical requirements and expertise unique to the supplier. The contract was signed on 16th August 2021, with an award value of £520,834, and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in defence services, particularly those offering technical support and maintenance for military equipment. Companies that specialise in the repair and servicing of weapon systems, as well as those that can provide integrated support for in-service systems, would be well-suited to compete. Given the exclusive nature of the contract and the specific expertise required, there is potential for similar contracts in future procurements within the defence sector, signalling a strong environment for growth opportunities in related industries.

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Notice Title

ISTEC Combined Support Contract

Notice Description

The awarded contract is for the provision of support services in respect of weapon and sight mount systems. The contract will be for 5-year period and will include the provision of a technical support service and the procurement of additional in-service systems if required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to place a Combined Support Enabling Contract to support the in-service fleet of weapon and sight mount systems, in order to ensure they can meet their enduring and future capability needs across the UK Armed Forces Commands.

Options: Options will be available on the contract to procure additional in-service mount systems. There will not be an option available to extend the term of the contract.

Procurement Information

The Dismounted Close Combat programme team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has placed a 5-year contract with ISTEC Services Ltd for the Combined Support, Supply and Repair of in-service weapon and sight mount systems with the provision to procure additional systems if required. It is considered that this Contract will be placed using the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) and 16(1)(b)(i) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons. This is because ISTEC Services Ltd are the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) and are the only economic entity with the necessary technical data, knowledge and expertise, and proprietary documentation maintained by the DA necessary to provide the required technical support and undertake any Post Design Services to ensure it complies with the Authority's specification and maintains operational performance and effectiveness of the in-service mount systems. Without access to the proprietary documentation, technical drawings, tooling and test equipment, specific manufacturing processes and knowledge and expertise, any goods or services provided by another entity would require new testing, new verification and validation to ensure that the safety and suitability for service of the systems, operational performance and effectiveness, and the interoperability with other weapons and platforms is not compromised and that the Safety Case for the system is not invalidated. A change of supplier would also oblige the Authority to acquire goods having different technical characteristics, resulting in incompatibility between the existing platforms and weapons, affecting the support, technical publications and documentation, training, and logistics of a multiple platform fleet from that already provided and currently in-service. There would also be disproportionate cost, time and technical difficulties incurred to the Authority associated with introducing new items into the Authority's supply chain and inventory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029828
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020735-2021
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 without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,520,834 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Lisa Sinfield, Lisa Sinfield, attn: Lisa Sinfield
Contact Email
lisa.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001666082

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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISTEC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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