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title: "Initial In Service Support Contract Interim 155 (Archer)"
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# Initial In Service Support Contract Interim 155 (Archer)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26e7e79a-4979-4332-b3c7-37f39f2a9ac8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Initial In Service Support Contract Interim 155 (Archer) for repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems. The contract value is £498,900,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on 9th September 2023, and the contract period is from 20th November 2023 to 20th November 2024. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems. Businesses capable of engaging in negotiated procedures without prior publication and meeting the contract period requirements would be well-suited to compete. For those looking to provide support to the Ministry of Defence based in England, this contract could be a gateway to significant business growth and development.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice and Transparency Publication for a new contract placed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ec03be-5390-4b8f-b7d0-ac3dcf0e34ff |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2023 - 20 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £498,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,989,000 |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS BOFORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2023 at 20:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ec03be-5390-4b8f-b7d0-ac3dcf0e34ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32ec03be-5390-4b8f-b7d0-ac3dcf0e34ff
  7th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/259fb27c-1ab8-422a-9cbe-a77fdeb71149
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72d54afe-f286-45d7-b498-d40a686db4fe
  n/a

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