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The Supply of C8 Rifle Spares

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

18 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence, represented by Babcock Land Defence Limited, seeking to establish a framework agreement for the Supply of C8 Rifle Spares. This process is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £1 million for a duration of 3 years, having been signed on 16th November 2021. The procurement method used is limited, specifically negotiated without prior publication, due to the technical reasons requiring a single-source contract with Colt Canada Corporation, the sole authorised distributor for these items. This procurement is classified under the industry category of security and defence equipment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and security sector, particularly those with experience in specialised equipment and supplies. While the contract has been awarded to Colt Canada Corporation, companies that offer related support services or innovative solutions in defence can still explore avenues for subcontracting or partnerships. This could lead to business growth through collaboration on specific projects or by providing complementary products and services to the primary supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Supply of C8 Rifle Spares

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 C8 Rifle Spares. The duration shall be 3 years with with no option years.

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a single source contract with Colt Canada Corporation for the supply of C8 Rifle Spares. This contract shall be for 3 years with an envisaged value of PS1M 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 on the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Colt Canada Corporation. This is because the Authority understands that Colt Canada Corporation are the sole 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 Colt Canada Corporation on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f83f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028880-2021
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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

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

COLT CANADA

Further Information

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