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title: "Combined Support Services"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)"
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# Combined Support Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-497ef092-e737-4c3c-a970-4b5a5383b895

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Combined Support Services" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, specifically for the maintenance and support of various machine guns and mortars. The contract is valued at £400,000, with an initial term of three years starting from May 24, 2018, and an option to extend for a further year. The tendering phase has concluded as of May 23, 2018, when the award was made.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and security sector, particularly those specialising in weapon systems, maintenance services, and technical support. Companies equipped with capabilities in supply chain management, design authority, and post-design services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The successful supplier for this contract, FNH UK Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprises with the necessary expertise to fulfil such high-stakes governmental contracts.

## Notice

A contract is required for the combined supply, repair and support services for the L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun, the L110A3 Light Machine Gun, the L130A1 7.62mm Light Machine Gun, the L10A2 General Purpose Machine Gun mount, the PAC24 General Purpose Machine Gun mounts, the 81mm mortar ancillaries, and all associated spares and special tools and test equipment for an initial term of 3-years, with an option to extend for a further 1-year. This includes a requirement to act as a Design Authority and provide Post Design Services to underwrite that any changes or modifications do not compromise the operational performance of the weapon, or invalidate the Safety Case for the weapon systems. 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/24ca54b3-49f2-4adb-a765-e360611f077d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 May 2018 - 4 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | FNH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 27 May 2018 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ca54b3-49f2-4adb-a765-e360611f077d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24ca54b3-49f2-4adb-a765-e360611f077d
  27th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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