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title: "ISTEC Combined Support Contract"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-08-23"
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# ISTEC Combined Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a04dbfa0-dff9-4d92-99cd-846105451c02

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has recently awarded the ISTEC Combined Support Contract, valued at £520,834, which is aimed at providing repair and maintenance services for weapons and sight mount systems for the UK Armed Forces. This contract is categorized under repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition and will be effective from 31st August 2021 until 30th August 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the award was formally announced on 16th August 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services and maintenance solutions within the defence sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in such tenders, as they can leverage their agility and specialised expertise in servicing military equipment. Companies that provide innovative solutions for weapon systems repair and maintenance will find themselves well-suited to compete for future contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

A Combined Support Enabling Contract to support the in-service fleet of weapon and sight mount systems, in order to ensure they can meet their enduring and future capability needs across the UK Armed Forces Commands. The contract is for a 5-year period and will include the provision of a technical support service and the procurement of additional in-service systems if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/130f9208-34c4-488e-8763-84343516aee3 |
| 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 | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £520,834 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £520,834 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISTEC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2021 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/130f9208-34c4-488e-8763-84343516aee3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/130f9208-34c4-488e-8763-84343516aee3
  23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fb5ed79-2e24-4f6b-a62e-7c6d6492c725
  Terms & Conditions (inc Schedules)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd8582ac-5924-46b2-aacf-568dbd057f79
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8466611-e93f-4b8f-9c44-39987b4203f8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/715b303d-bb5d-4f86-88db-d5715c2df2e2

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