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title: "Provision of 6no. Field Guns (non firing) and maintenance support package"
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# Provision of 6no. Field Guns (non firing) and maintenance support package

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a49faf97-9acb-477b-9102-9edede1c94b8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence seeking tenders for the provision of six non-firing Field Guns and a maintenance support package, with a contract value of £25,000. This contract falls within the services category, specifically focusing on training and simulation in military vehicles. The tender period ended on 26th February 2020, with a contract period set to commence on 2nd March 2020 and continuing until 1st March 2025. Interested suppliers were required to address any clarification questions by 12 noon on 19th February 2020 and had to ensure delivery by 31st March 2020.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the service sector, particularly those specialising in military training and equipment maintenance. Businesses that can provide non-firing military assets, along with ongoing service and maintenance support, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence offers potential for long-term partnerships in a sector that values reliability and compliance with military standards.

## Notice

The Combined Cadet Force have a requirement for the provision of 6 no. Field Guns (non firing), with annual services and a maintenance support package over 5 years to the specification described in the attached Invitation to Tender. Delivery must be made in full by no later than the 31st March 2020. Interested parties should download the attached Invitation to Tender and follow the guidance within if they wish to submit a tender. Clarification questions may be made by emailing angela.benneworth100@mod.gov.uk, the deadline for clarification questions is 12 noon, 19th February 2020. Any questions raised, and the answers provided, may be shared on this Contract Notice for transparency with all interested parties. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted on this requirement with a result of "Not Applicable", reference RAR-MEC65EQF. IR35 Legislation does not apply to this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9c737-f566-4e75-a41a-516b6bb41268 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 15 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,400 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIKE ROWLAND & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2020 at 21:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9c737-f566-4e75-a41a-516b6bb41268
- 12 Feb 2020 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3bb8472-4476-4703-b8ca-3374eefc0389

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe9c737-f566-4e75-a41a-516b6bb41268
  8th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3bb8472-4476-4703-b8ca-3374eefc0389
  12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddfd3b6b-9450-4b79-b8fc-cf6683aa54cc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/547c98fe-d768-4ce8-9bce-f52fe8ef0bb8
  Redacted Contract

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