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M134D Mini Gun System In-Service Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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31 Oct 2023 at 15:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Dillon Aero Inc. for the provision of In-Service Support for the M134D Mini Gun system, including spares. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, with the award criteria based on the lowest price. This contract, valued at £16,500,000 in GBP, was signed on 1st November 2023, with a duration of 1825 days. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated this tender in the goods category, specifically for machine guns, and the contract was awarded without a public notice.

This tender opportunity, facilitated by the Ministry of Defence, presents a lucrative prospect for businesses specialising in machine guns and related support services. Companies experienced in providing in-service support for military equipment, including the supply of spares, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The negotiation process for this tender was designed to meet specific technical requirements, limiting competition to ensure the necessary expertise and resources are available to deliver the contracted services effectively. The identified supplier, Dillon Aero Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona, emerged as the successful bidder for this prestigious defence contract, highlighting the significance of expertise and reliability in winning public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

M134D Mini Gun System In-Service Support

Notice Description

In-Service Support contract for the M134D Mini Gun, including provision of spares

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0410a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032177-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

35321300 - Machine guns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20232 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: crumb katherine
Contact Email
katherine.crumb166@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DILLON AERO

Further Information

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