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title: "Combined Support Services for C8 Rifle and Ancillaries"
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published: "2020-05-16"
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# Combined Support Services for C8 Rifle and Ancillaries

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2272f1b3-2bb6-4928-a731-7f8300d8e933

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC), which is seeking to establish a Combined Support Contract for the C8 Rifles and Ancillaries. The tender is valued at £4,500,000 and is categorised under Weapons, ammunition and associated parts (CPV code: 35300000). The procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1 September 2020, and run for an initial three years, potentially extending for another two years. The tender period concluded on 8 May 2020, and the awarded contract was published on 16 May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the defence and security sector, particularly those specialising in weapons and ammunition support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions or have experience with similar contracts may find themselves well-positioned to compete, enhance their portfolio, and grow their business as suppliers to the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Authority requires the provision of a Combined Support Contract for the in-service C8 Rifles and Ancillaries for an initial term of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 2-years. 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-Bristol: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18641395-ee1b-4fc5-b260-bb5c8f7fc83a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) |
| 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 | COLT CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 16 May 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18641395-ee1b-4fc5-b260-bb5c8f7fc83a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18641395-ee1b-4fc5-b260-bb5c8f7fc83a
  16th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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