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title: "IRM23/7634 - The Supply of Sniper Rifle Spares CF"
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# IRM23/7634 - The Supply of Sniper Rifle Spares CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-097f2b80-8d91-4baf-ae5a-2e58d6782e1b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a 3-year contract for the supply of sniper rifle spares to Accuracy International Ltd through a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, falls under the Rifles category, with a tender period ending on 1st May 2024 and a contract period running from 9th May 2024 to 8th May 2027. The location for delivery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of sniper rifle spares to engage in a lucrative contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry with expertise in weapon systems maintenance and spare parts supply would find this procurement suitable for business growth. The Ministry of Defence's selection of Accuracy International Ltd demonstrates a preference for suppliers with technical knowledge and exclusive rights, creating opportunities for specialised firms in the sector.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a 3 year contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 to Accuracy International Ltd. On the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Accuracy International Ltd. Accuracy International Ltd is the manufacturer and sole distributor of spares to support the components required to support the AS50 Sniper Rifle Weapon Platform. They own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply and they do not share this knowledge/expertise with any third party

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf2203e-abec-4251-9d86-e5ddf896c3b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2024 - 8 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCURACY INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321200 - Rifles

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf2203e-abec-4251-9d86-e5ddf896c3b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/daf2203e-abec-4251-9d86-e5ddf896c3b8
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1aeef870-ee54-4627-bef0-915a975ceff0
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccb6ce55-cbe2-4bbc-8e53-a8c9de8c9924
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3fe411c-c86c-45c6-9f37-c7a5dceadd78
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14c5cf83-8482-411a-b886-a7f0e181ee27
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