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The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Dec 2024 at 09:46

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22 May 2024 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a seven-year single-source contract to NSAF Ltd for the repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of chain gun control units and associated assemblies. The contract, which falls under the services category, specifically entails maintenance and repair services for firearms and ammunition. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract signed on 28th November 2024, valued at £900,000. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as an agent on behalf of the MOD for this procurement, with any inquiries directed to them. The location of service delivery is in Telford, United Kingdom (UKG21).

This tender can create significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in defence equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those with expertise in firearm systems. Businesses well-suited for this contract are those with proprietary knowledge and specific technical capabilities in maintaining chain gun control units, along with access to specialised tooling and safety approvals. This procurement method was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, highlighting the critical technical and safety requirements that only a specific supplier, NSAF Ltd, could satisfy. Sub-contracting opportunities may also present potential for related businesses to engage in auxiliary roles within the contract's framework.

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Notice Title

The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has awarded a single source contract with a duration of 7 years with NSAF Ltd for The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies. Cyber Risk Assessment Number: RAR-350579843 Cyber Risk Profile: VERY LOW Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies, for a period of 7 years, Additional information: This notice is not a request for expression of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the UK MOD is to place a single source contract with the named Supplier.

Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) has awarded a Single Source Contract with NSAF Ltd for The Repair, remanufacture & Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and associated assemblies. It is considered that this requirement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. NSAF Ltd has the extensive in-depth knowledge and specific know-how, proprietary information (such as up to date drawings), gun and CGCU specific tooling/test equipment and safety approvals to carry out the required services. NSAF have stated they will not provide any drawing or technical detail to anyone else and therefore another contractor would be required to demonstrate access to safety critical technical information not presently available to MoD, and also be able to provide technical support based on data that cannot be corroborated by any authority and present an intolerable risk that would undermine the Safety ALARP claim for the weapon. Because of this, it is considered that no other contractor can provide these services. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046986
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039174-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20241 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: IRM Repair Procurement Team, IRM Procurement Repair Team
Contact Email
irmprocurementrepairteam@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

NSAF

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