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title: "Procurement of Universal Gun Mounts and accessories"
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buyer: "BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC"
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# Procurement of Universal Gun Mounts and accessories

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8742f226-32c2-4472-99d8-698fe7bda745

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Universal Gun Mounts and accessories is managed by Babcock International Group PLC, located in Telford, England. This contract, valued at £4,200,000, falls under the industry category of machine guns (CPV code: 35321300). The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, and the contract period commenced on 2nd August 2017, set to conclude on 31st July 2022. While the tender is complete and the award was given on 1st August 2017, it is published solely for transparency purposes.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the defence and manufacturing sectors, particularly those capable of supplying military-grade equipment and spares. Large-scale suppliers with experience in providing goods related to armaments or military logistics would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Establishments looking to expand into public sector contracts in this niche market may find valuable insight in this process.

## Notice

This notice is to award the Contract for the supply of Universal Gun Mount spares. This opportunity is published for Transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491b36e5-7815-4682-9e36-d8e85fcea8b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,200,000 |
| 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 | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC |
| 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 | ISTEC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321300 - Machine guns

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2017 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491b36e5-7815-4682-9e36-d8e85fcea8b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491b36e5-7815-4682-9e36-d8e85fcea8b2
  7th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/db38c60c-6cf1-4637-90d3-98eec21f947e
  LSBU15 0143_ Contract_Terms
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a417cfff-32a3-4967-9d90-8fe5d2522c60
  LSBU15 0143_Schedule of Requirements Annex A Transparency
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7abe1ce0-cc8d-44fb-ad4d-75924562f7d6
  LSBU15 0143_Transparency Annex C

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