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title: "The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items"
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# The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c7cb2cb-5d55-48b5-ba8a-6cc15829333f

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## Summary

The procurement process is for the contract titled "The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items" initiated by the Ministry of Defence, based in Gloucester, England. This award falls under the category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The contract was awarded on 21 September 2020 with a total value of £140,381.80, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract period runs from 22 September 2020 to 30 October 2020, although this document serves primarily for transparency as the process has been completed.

This tender presents opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on the supply of goods related to defence and military training sectors. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying training equipment, particularly those demonstrating capability in compliance with military standards, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of a similar nature. The presence of UTM Limited as the awarded supplier indicates that there is a market for agile suppliers who can meet specific governmental needs efficiently.

## Notice

701034377 - The Provision of Simulated Training Weapons and Associated Items - NOTE CONTRACT AWARDED - THIS IS FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51b6dea-8d90-47b1-aa42-d639f71b2ca8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,381 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,381 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 1HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Innsworth |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UTM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51b6dea-8d90-47b1-aa42-d639f71b2ca8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f51b6dea-8d90-47b1-aa42-d639f71b2ca8
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5639aebd-916b-461d-9618-aa3bc11b0247
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1c71b2c-9ec7-40b3-af74-0f1d417032f7
  Actual Timescales

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