--- title: "GB-TELFORD: IRM18/5921 LONG RANGE PRECISION ANTI-STRUCTURE (LRPAS) RIFLE SPARES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01bc43c1-0344-487b-9f7b-87b7aa0091b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01bc43c1-0344-487b-9f7b-87b7aa0091b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01bc43c1-0344-487b-9f7b-87b7aa0091b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01bc43c1-0344-487b-9f7b-87b7aa0091b6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)" published: "2018-03-22" --- # GB-TELFORD: IRM18/5921 LONG RANGE PRECISION ANTI-STRUCTURE (LRPAS) RIFLE SPARES Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01bc43c1-0344-487b-9f7b-87b7aa0091b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01bc43c1-0344-487b-9f7b-87b7aa0091b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01bc43c1-0344-487b-9f7b-87b7aa0091b6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Defence Support Group (DSG), based in Telford, UK, is currently conducting a selective tender process for a framework agreement to supply spares and accessories for the Long Range Precision Anti-Structure (LRPAS) Rifle. The total estimated contract value is £113,000, with an initial tender deadline set for 12 April 2018. The contract will span a maximum period of five years, starting from 1 July 2018, with two years of firm pricing followed by three optional years. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for parts of light firearms (CPV code: 35341000). This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in firearm parts and accessories, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the technical requirements laid out in the tender. With the potential for future contract expansions, companies that have experience in sourcing NATO Stock Numbers or similar items may find this to be a lucrative contracting opportunity. The focus on best value for Defence suggests that competitive pricing and quality assurance will be key factors in winning the contract. ## Notice Babcock DSG Ltd, acting as agent on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, intends to place a framework agreement for the supply of spares and accessories for the LRPAS Rifle at the estimated aggregate contract value of PS50,000 in sterling currency for a maximum period of 5 years. Two years firm pricing, plus 3 one option years. The initial competition shall be conducted on a sample of items that are representative of the range of items in scope of this requirement. Tenderers shall be provided with NATO Stock Numbers and shall be expected to source items using CSIS. In exceptional circumstances, Tenderers shall be provided with a copy of the relevant drawing. The Authority shall award the Contract based on best value for Defence. Full details of the Tender evaluation criteria and the Contract award decision process shall be provided in the ITT. Babcock DSG Ltd reserves the right to add further items of a similar nature post Contract award. Line items shall be added to the Contract offering the most favourable terms. All items awarded to the Contract shall be firm for two years, then if the option years are exercised the items will be further competed on an annual basis. Any resulting Contracts shall contain a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality, and shall include remedies for poor performance. In accordance with the government's agenda, the Authority shall publish the Tender and Contract documents online. Further guidance shall be provided with the ITT. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-TELFORD: IRM18/5921 LONG RANGE PRECISION ANTI-STRUCTURE (LRPAS) RIFLE SPARES'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851966df-ca52-4db5-9fe5-14b366ccc666 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF2 8JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Donnington | | Westminster constituency | The Wrekin | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35341000 - Parts of light firearms ## Release History - 22 Mar 2018 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851966df-ca52-4db5-9fe5-14b366ccc666 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/851966df-ca52-4db5-9fe5-14b366ccc666 22nd March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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