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Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently engaged in a public procurement process for a "Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries," which falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for firearms and ammunition. This contract is intended to establish an enabling arrangement for support services over an initial term of three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The procurement is classified as a limited method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice, and was awarded to Colt Canada Corporation for a total value of £2,428,334, with the contract signed on 11th March 2021. All deliveries are to be made to the UK region of Bristol.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses engaged in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in military equipment maintenance and support services. Companies that excel in providing technical solutions for firearms and related equipment may find it advantageous to participate in similar future tenders. Firms capable of demonstrating their capacity to fulfil technical requirements and compete on price are well-suited to capture emerging opportunities arising from government contracts in the defence industry.

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Notice Title

Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries

Notice Description

An enabling arrangement for the Combined Support Services of the in-service C8 Rifles and Ancillaries. The contract is for an initial term of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005368-2021
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

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
£2,428,334 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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

COLT CANADA

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