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title: "Procurement of Long Range Precision Anti Structure Rifle (LRPAS)"
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# Procurement of Long Range Precision Anti Structure Rifle (LRPAS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f5f91f9-081a-4311-9fc6-788582f48974

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Procurement of Long Range Precision Anti-Structure Rifle (LRPAS)" has been completed, with the contract awarded on 1st February 2021 to IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL) LIMITED. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, conducted this procurement, categorised under the class of weapons and ammunition, with a total contract value of £384,264.96. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the contract set to run from 2nd February 2021 to 1st February 2023, including an option for a one-year extension and provisions for additional supply if needed. The tender period concluded on 25th January 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the defence sector, particularly suppliers of military-grade weaponry and associated parts. Companies that specialise in goods classified under the CPV code for weapons and ammunition would be well-suited to participate in such tenders. Given the government's requirement for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in this process, smaller businesses capable of meeting the rigorous standards of defence procurement should consider exploring similar contracts to expand their operations and capabilities in this niche market.

## Notice

Notification of Contract Award. Procurement of Long Range Precision Anti-Structure Rifles (LRPAS). The contract will be for an initial 2-year period with an option to extend for a further 1-year period and the provision to procure additional weapon systems if required and funding approved.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7ccf38-24cd-48ec-9834-d546f5fb864d |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £384,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £384,264 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN EDGAR(LIVERPOOL)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2021 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7ccf38-24cd-48ec-9834-d546f5fb864d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7ccf38-24cd-48ec-9834-d546f5fb864d
  8th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/437ad655-8665-4983-ab86-9b563c2a56c1
  Contract T&Cs (inc. Annexes)

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