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THE SUPPLY OF ASSOCIATED WEAPON CONSUMABLES FOR SMALL ARMS & LIGHT WEAPONS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, represented by Babcock Land Defence Limited, has completed a tender process for the supply of Associated Weapon Consumables for Small Arms and Light Weapons. This procurement falls under the security and defence equipment industry category and is classified as goods. The procurement used a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice. The contract, awarded to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd, is valued at £4.7 million and is active, lasting for a duration of seven years without extension options.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in defence supplies, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing weapon consumables. As Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd is the sole authorised distributor for these items in the UK, other businesses with relevant technical expertise and the ability to engage in large-scale supply logistics may find potential avenues for collaboration or subcontracting. Businesses focusing on security and defence equipment are particularly well-suited to capitalise on these opportunities in the evolving defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF ASSOCIATED WEAPON CONSUMABLES FOR SMALL ARMS & LIGHT WEAPONS

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Limited, which is acting as the agent for the for the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, is considering a framework agreement to provide for the Supply of Associated Weapon Consumables for Small Arms and Light Weapons. The duration shall be 7 years with with no option years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

THE SUPPLY OF ASSOCIATED WEAPON CONSUMABLES FOR SMALL ARMS & LIGHT WEAPONS

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a Single Source contract with Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for the supply of Associated Weapon Consumables for Small Arms and Light Weapons. This contract shall be for 7 years and will not include extension option years. 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 (the "Regulations") on the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd. This is because the Authority understands that Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd are the sole UK 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 Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eb27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025530-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Louise Davis
Contact Email
louise.davis@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL

Further Information

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