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Contractor Logistics Support for the MP7 Weapon

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Nov 2021 at 22:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to award a contract titled "Contractor Logistics Support for the MP7 Weapon" to NSAF Ltd for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition, with a total contract value of £1,100,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been initiated with a negotiated method without prior publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons. The contract's primary location will be within the UK, serving the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) and the Sovereign Base Areas Police Cyprus (SBAP).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics support and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in firearms and ammunition. Companies capable of providing the necessary technical support, inspection, and repair services for the MP7 weapon could find themselves in a competitive position. Given the specificity of the requirements and the controlled nature of the procurement, businesses with a strong background in defence contracting and robust technical capabilities are particularly well-suited to participate should future opportunities arise.

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Notice Title

Contractor Logistics Support for the MP7 Weapon

Notice Description

On behalf of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), the Authority intends to award a contract to NSAF Ltd for a Contractor Logistics Support contract in respect of the MP7 weapon in-service with the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) and Sovereign Base Areas Police Cyprus (SBAP). This contract is for a support & repair service that consist of management activities, routine weapon inspections and the provision of scheduled and unscheduled repairs/maintenance, as required. This contract will also include the ability to procure additional weapons & spares, if required. The contract will be for a 3-year period, with an option to extend for a further 2-years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract will provide a logistics support service for the MP7 fleet of weapons, that will ensure the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) and Sovereign Base Areas Police Cyprus (SBAP) can meet their continued capability needs. This contract will encompass a range of management support services, ensure inspection and repairs of the fleet of weapons in the UK and overseas are performed, and include the procurement of additional in-service weapons and spares, if required.

Options: Options will be available on the contract to procure additional in-service MP7 weapons & spares. An option will be available to extend the term of the contract for a further 2-year period.

Procurement Information

On behalf of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) and Sovereign Base Areas Police Cyprus (SBAP), the Dismounted Close Combat programme team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 3-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years, with NSAF Ltd for the Contractor Logistics Support of the MP7 Weapon. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because NSAF Ltd is the UK subsidiary of Heckler & Koch GmbH, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the weapon, and is the only entity the Authority is able to contract with that has access to the necessary technical information for the MP7 weapon comprised in this contract. NSAF Ltd are the only economic entity with the capability necessary to provide the required support services and repairs to ensure it complies with the endorsed specification and maintains the operational performance and effectiveness of the weapon. As part of the Contract, should the Authority wish to procure additional weapons and/or spares during the term of the contract, the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to 16(1)(b)(i) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for Technical Reasons will apply. As stated above, NSAF Ltd is the only entity which the Authority is able to contract with that has access to the technical information and capabilities required to manufacture the weapon and associated spares to ensure its safe and suitable for service. A change of supplier would oblige MDP/SBAP to field a fleet of weapons with different technical characteristics that will affect the interoperability and safety of the weapon. Having users that were trained and operating similar weapons with different characteristics would lead to an unacceptable level of safety risk with the operational performance of the rifles, even if additional configuration control measures, training measures, supplementary technical documentation and user manuals were in place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028522-2021
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

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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 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
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

NSAF

Further Information

Notice URLs

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