Award

M3M & MPH In-Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2023 at 12:53

Award

24 Oct 2022 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for 'M3M & MPH In-Service Support' to F N Herstal SA. The procurement involved services related to the repair and maintenance of weapon systems. The procurement method was limited, with a negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice. The contract, with a value of £3,300,000, was signed on 5th June 2023. The buying organization is located in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender for 'M3M & MPH In-Service Support' offers opportunities for businesses specialized in maintenance and repair services of weapon systems. The procurement stage was marked by the award to F N Herstal SA, a supplier equipped with the technical expertise for the provision of services. Businesses with experience in providing in-service support for weapon systems, including repairs, modifications, and technical support, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

M3M & MPH In-Service Support

Notice Description

For the provision of In-Service Support services for the M3M Machine Gun System (the Weapon System), which is used on a wide range of helicopter platforms. The In-Service Support services to be provided include the supply of Weapon Systems and parts for the Weapon System; repairs; modification; technical support, including fault investigation; and spares.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The In-Service Support services to be provided include the supply of Weapon Systems and parts for the Weapon System; repairs; modification; technical support, including fault investigation; and spares.

Procurement Information

[22/06/2023 13:52] Taylor, Russell Professional II (DES WpnsComrcl-IGMR-ALS): It is considered that this contract can be entered into by the UK MOD using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice under Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (SI 1848). This is on the basis that for technical reasons the contract may be awarded only to FN Herstal SA. FN Herstal SA is the Original Equipment Manager and the Design Organisation for the Weapon System and, as such, FN Herstal SA hold all the technical knowledge, manufacturing equipment/tooling, interoperability data and safety documentation which is required to perform the services and maintain the capability, fulfil the order requirement and maintain the safety and performance assurances for the Weapon System.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017800-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20223 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
Attn: Henwood Lucy, Lucy Henwood
Contact Email
lucy.henwood102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001589203

Buyer Location

Locality
ABBEY WOOD, 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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

F N HERSTAL

F N HERSTAL S A

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