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title: "IRM21/7563 - Supply of C8 Rifle Spares"
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# IRM21/7563 - Supply of C8 Rifle Spares

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c803f66-d829-4ae9-b305-061c77411048

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a 3-year Framework Agreement for the supply of C8 Rifle Spares through a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded to Colt Canada Corporation under the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication. The tender deadline was on January 12, 2021, with a contract period starting on August 9, 2022, and ending on August 8, 2025. The delivery address is in TF2 8JT, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the 'Rifles' industry category.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the defence industry to supply C8 Rifle Spares. Given the restricted procedure and the specific technical requirements, businesses with expertise in rifle spare parts and associated services would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, as the buyer, has facilitated this procurement process to ensure the availability of essential rifle spares sourced from Colt Canada Corporation, the sole authorised distributor. Businesses aiming for growth in the defence sector should consider similar upcoming tenders and partnerships within this specialised industry category.

## Notice

The Authority has awarded a 3 year Framework Agreement, using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, on the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract could only be awarded to Colt Canada Corporation. This is because the Authority understands that Colt Canada Corporation are the sole authorised distributor for the items in scope of this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f358ad-689e-4844-b345-1ff617c8c25d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2022 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLT CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321200 - Rifles

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2022 at 08:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f358ad-689e-4844-b345-1ff617c8c25d
- 21 Dec 2022 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f358ad-689e-4844-b345-1ff617c8c25d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92f358ad-689e-4844-b345-1ff617c8c25d
  21st December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/DownloadProxy/35723333?verify=15&oid=46941869&fileId=19574398
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/DownloadProxy/35723332?verify=15&oid=46941868&fileId=19574397
  Schedules
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/DownloadProxy/35723331?verify=15&oid=46941867&fileId=19574396
  Price List
- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/DownloadProxy/35723330?verify=15&oid=46941866&fileId=19574395
  Novation

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