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Supply of Spares for the Glock Pistol

BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED

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28 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, is initiating a tender process for the "Supply of Spares for the Glock Pistol". This procurement falls under the classification of goods, specifically dealing with parts of light firearms. The location for delivery is the United Kingdom, and this limited procurement method involves a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice. The contract has an estimated value of £4.5 million and is intended to span a maximum period of seven years, with the award dated 7th February 2022.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and firearms accessories sector, particularly those specialising in supply chain provisions for military-grade equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply parts and accessories compatible with Glock pistols or have capabilities in similar light weaponry may find this tender particularly relevant. As Viking Arms Limited holds the exclusive rights to supply these spares in the UK, competing effectively for this framework agreement may require a strong technical capability and established relationships within the defence supply chain.

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Notice Title

Supply of Spares for the Glock Pistol

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a single source framework agreement for the supply of spares and accessories for the Glock Pistol and Radar Holsters with Viking Arms Limited at the estimated aggregate contract value of PS4.5M in sterling currency for a maximum period of 7 years.

Procurement Information

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD), intends to place a single source framework agreement for the supply of spares for the Glock Pistol with Viking Arms Ltd. The duration of the proposed framework agreement is 7 years and has an initial estimated value of PS4.5M. It is considered that this single source framework agreement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulations 16(1)(a)(ii) and 16(1)(b)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contractors 2011 for technical reasons and interoperability from sourcing spares from a supplier other than Viking Arms Ltd. The original equipment manufacturer is Glock. Glock has granted Viking Arms Ltd sole and exclusive rights in the United Kingdom. The UK MoD does not have access to nor any rights to use design and manufacture documentation in relation to the Glock Pistol. Without access to this technical information the UK MoD is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the manufacture of spares which would put the performance of the equipment and the safety of the users of the equipment at significant risk. There are no equivalent products, reasonable substitutes or alternatives to the specification, that have the same functional and interoperability requirements. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK MoD, is to negotiate a single source contract with Viking Arms Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031c01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005477-2022
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35341000 - Parts of light firearms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 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
BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED
Contact Name
Mrs Kelly Harcourt, attn: Harcourt Kelly
Contact Email
kelly.harcourt@babcockinternational.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOD DONNINGTON
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

VIKING ARMS

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