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title: "IRM20/7492 - The Supply of Spares for General Purpose Machine Gun and 81mm Mortar"
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# IRM20/7492 - The Supply of Spares for General Purpose Machine Gun and 81mm Mortar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3490b789-8e32-4c91-a27b-13e0ae182da1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Support Group (DSG) is currently initiating a procurement process for the supply of spares for General Purpose Machine Guns and 81mm Mortars. This tender, titled "IRM20/7492 - The Supply of Spares for General Purpose Machine Gun and 81mm Mortar," falls under the goods category and is classified within the CPV system as 35321300 (Machine guns). The procurement method being used is selective, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender is set to close on 12 August 2020, with a contract period anticipated to start on 12 November 2020 and extend until 11 November 2027. The minimum estimated value of this contract is £10 million, and the maximum value is £20 million, with delivery to be made in Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and military supply chain, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and distributing components for firearms and ammunition systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience and capabilities in goods provision for military applications are well-suited to compete. Participation in this contract can not only enhance a business's portfolio but also create long-term relationships with government defence agencies, given the framework agreement's duration and future options to extend.

## Notice

Spares for Heavy Machine guns, General Purpose machine guns and Mortar 81mm. Babcock DSG Limited, which is acting as the agent for the for the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, is considering a framework agreement to provide for the Supply of General Purpose machine gun and 81mm Mortar spares . The duration shall be five years with 2 x 1 year Options. 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: Machine guns.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d70ad41-42fc-49ed-8f73-ef62174ca0d6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2020 - 11 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321300 - Machine guns

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2020 at 07:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d70ad41-42fc-49ed-8f73-ef62174ca0d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d70ad41-42fc-49ed-8f73-ef62174ca0d6
  16th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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