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title: "SUPPLY OF CR2 & AS90 OBTURATORS, BOLT VENT AXIAL (BVAS) AND THRUST HOUSINGS"
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# SUPPLY OF CR2 & AS90 OBTURATORS, BOLT VENT AXIAL (BVAS) AND THRUST HOUSINGS

Buyer: BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-171e33b7-1ea1-49e8-8cac-a1f12b79942d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence, which is seeking suppliers for a seven-year framework agreement titled "Supply of CR2 & AS90 Obturators, Bolt Vent Axial (BVAS) and Thrust Housings." The tender falls under the goods category related to weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, and is located in Telford, North West England. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a total contract value of £13,535,000. The tender period ended on 5 February 2021, and the contract is set to commence from that date, lasting until 4 February 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military supplies, particularly those that can provide spare parts and components for defence applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this procurement. Companies that manufacture or supply weapons or associated components, as well as those with expertise in logistics or engineering solutions for the defence sector, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

CR2 and AS90 Obturators, Bolt Vent Axials and Thrust Housings. Babcock Land Defence Limited, which is acting as the agent for the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, is considering a 7 Year Contract. This is a Framework Agreement with a single operator to Supply spares and associated items for the above. 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 'UK-TELFORD: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b153ba5b-2197-44b9-9246-be82c8d1519a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 4 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,535,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,535,000 |
| 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 | BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS, GCS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2021 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b153ba5b-2197-44b9-9246-be82c8d1519a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b153ba5b-2197-44b9-9246-be82c8d1519a
  5th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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