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title: "FNH UK Combined Support Services Contract"
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# FNH UK Combined Support Services Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13d3d582-4f0e-4a75-bae2-eed76b376546

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, located in Bristol, is seeking suppliers for the "FNH UK Combined Support Services Contract," which involves comprehensive supply, repair, and support services for various military armaments, including machine guns and ancillaries. This procurement falls under the category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, and is currently in the Award stage. The contract period commenced on 24th May 2018 and extends until 4th June 2021. The initial tender phase concluded on 4th May 2018, with the awarded value of this contract set at £240,000. The procurement method used for this contract was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating that this opportunity was exclusive to selected suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in weapons, military equipment, and defence services. Companies with experience in the supply, repair, and maintenance of armaments or those able to provide post-design services would be well-positioned to compete in this niche market. As the defence sector often requires high standards of safety and performance, suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with stringent regulations and operational effectiveness will likely attract the attention of the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE and similar organisations.

## Notice

This contract is required for the combined supply, repair and support services for the L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun, the L110A3 Light Machine Gun, the L130A1 7.62mm Light Machine Gun, the L10A2 General Purpose Machine Gun Mount, the PAC24 General Purpose Machine Gun Mounts, the 81mm Mortar Ancillaries, and all associated spares and special tools and test equipment. This includes the requirement to act as Design Authority and provide Post Design Services to underwrite any changes or modifications do not compromise the operational performance of the weapon or invalidate the safety case for the weapon systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bdb5c5-a2ce-41b3-a9ae-345399e8b136 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2018 - 4 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FNH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2018 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bdb5c5-a2ce-41b3-a9ae-345399e8b136

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bdb5c5-a2ce-41b3-a9ae-345399e8b136
  27th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a30ffc5-5291-4d05-a8dc-2fcbce711ed6
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dff2440-190b-4005-abc5-20b8b568f98f
  Statement of Work-Supply
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b551a5df-f20c-4971-bb30-8af518504963
  Statement of Work-Repair
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db41d7f0-1f69-478f-9237-6db78f6d0a8f
  Statement of Work-Support
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4efc04f0-f41a-49a1-be87-2a84ef5b5717
  Statement of Requirement
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e31214d-b604-4c5d-a385-4b7c6c94cc69
  Tasking Proforma
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/047195ce-cb5a-4e43-98c4-259aba07771b
  Contract Award Notice

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