--- title: "IRM24/7683 - The Supply of C8 Rifle Spares" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83a025b3-c187-4383-8445-87554235f00b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83a025b3-c187-4383-8445-87554235f00b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83a025b3-c187-4383-8445-87554235f00b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83a025b3-c187-4383-8445-87554235f00b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-02-19" --- # IRM24/7683 - The Supply of C8 Rifle Spares Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83a025b3-c187-4383-8445-87554235f00b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83a025b3-c187-4383-8445-87554235f00b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83a025b3-c187-4383-8445-87554235f00b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the supply of C8 Rifle Spares and Accessories, with the tender titled "IRM24/7683 - The Supply of C8 Rifle Spares". The procurement is classified under the industry category "Rifles" and is valued at up to £4 million. The procurement will be managed by Babcock Land Defence Limited as an agent for the Ministry of Defence, and the contract will span from 8 August 2025 to 7 August 2027, with an end date for the tender period on 11 February 2025. This procurement is taking place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, using a "negotiated procedure without prior publication" due to technical reasons that justify Colt Canada Corporation as the sole supplier. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the defence supply chain, especially those capable of providing niche expertise and technical "know-how" in sourcing and managing the supply of military-grade rifle spares. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities, although the niche requirement for technical specifications and expertise could limit the competitive field to highly specialised firms. The collaboration with Babcock Land Defence Limited could provide further opportunities for networking and partnership developments in the defence sector. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to Colt Canada Corporation for the provision of C8 Rifle Spares and Accessories for a period of 2 Years with 3 Option Years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS4m. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Colt Canada Corporation is the only Contractor with significant niche expertise, technical 'know-how' and acquired specific experience to source quality spares and manage the supply chain / delivery process for this requirement. Colt Manufacturing is the manufacturer and have appointed Colt Canada Corporation as the sole distributor of spares in the UK which support C8 Platform components. Colt Canada Corporation have been granted the rights from Colt Manufacturing to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply and they do not share this knowledge/expertise with any third party. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as Agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. In the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement. CPV: 35321200 Contract name: IRM24/7683 Risk Assessment Ref: RAR-240815B01 Cyber Risk Profile: N/A ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fce348-1b3a-4d93-8818-6b00fae462ef | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 7 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35321200 - Rifles ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fce348-1b3a-4d93-8818-6b00fae462ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fce348-1b3a-4d93-8818-6b00fae462ef 19th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.babcockinternational.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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