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title: "Biathlon Rifles"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-665deaa4-7c5d-436c-9e24-aba658f519cf"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-12-14"
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# Biathlon Rifles

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-665deaa4-7c5d-436c-9e24-aba658f519cf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract for the procurement of Biathlon Rifles through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value is £890,944 GBP, with a contract period starting on November 8, 2023, and ending on November 8, 2024. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, is seeking goods suppliers. The tender deadline was on November 7, 2023.

This awarded contract by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those dealing with rifles or related goods, to engage in procurement activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Businesses interested in supplying goods related to rifles should consider engaging with the Ministry of Defence for potential future opportunities and collaborations.

## Notice

Procurement of Biathlon Rifles. Additional information: 2023/S 000-022246 - Original Voluntary Transparency FTS Notice Reference.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cbb7cf-8b3e-4d75-84cc-63b6fc4b4ba8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2023 - 8 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £890,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £890,944 |
| 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 | KCSR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321200 - Rifles

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2023 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cbb7cf-8b3e-4d75-84cc-63b6fc4b4ba8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5cbb7cf-8b3e-4d75-84cc-63b6fc4b4ba8
  14th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b1684dc-9ec1-413c-94c1-3b1dc53b4451
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