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title: "704656450- Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) Mid Life Improvement (MLI)"
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# 704656450- Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) Mid Life Improvement (MLI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b78c4a8-89c5-4ea8-b339-55b9e1432993

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a 10-year contract to FN UK Ltd for the Mid Life Improvement of the Heavy Machine Gun (HMG). This procurement, valued at £40 million, falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition. The contract, which started on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2035, was procured through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. FN UK Ltd, being the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Design Authority, is the only entity with the expertise and technical information required for this project, ensuring the weapon system's compliance and performance. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and other specified regions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence industry, particularly those specialising in firearms maintenance and repair. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit by positioning themselves as subcontractors or suppliers, collaborating with FN UK Ltd to provide specialised services and materials. Companies with expertise in defence technology, weapon system integration, and safety compliance are particularly well-suited to compete for partnership opportunities in this long-term project, which is vital for maintaining national defence capabilities.

## Notice

The Dismounted Close Combat project team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 10-year contract with FN UK Ltd for the Mid Life Improvement of the Heavy Machine Gun (HMG). This is because FN UK Ltd are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) and are the only economic entity with access to the necessary technical information, knowledge and expertise, for the HMG comprised in this contract. FN UK Ltd are also the only economic entity with the capability and access necessary to provide the required technical support to ensure it complies with the Authority's specification, maintains the operational performance and effectiveness of the weapon system, and ability to underwrite the integrity of the modifications to the weapons systems as a result of a safety investigation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cfaa46-3bb8-44ab-9f69-709ec72ed7f1 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000,000 |
| 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 | FN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cfaa46-3bb8-44ab-9f69-709ec72ed7f1
- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cfaa46-3bb8-44ab-9f69-709ec72ed7f1
- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:21 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cfaa46-3bb8-44ab-9f69-709ec72ed7f1
- 12 Sep 2025 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cfaa46-3bb8-44ab-9f69-709ec72ed7f1

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