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title: "Supply of Spares for HMG, GPMG and 81mm Mortar and Accessories"
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# Supply of Spares for HMG, GPMG and 81mm Mortar and Accessories

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aab3145c-db7d-4c4b-becb-5cfc636fde0e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Support Group (DSG), initiating a tender for the supply of spares for Heavy and General Purpose machine guns, as well as 81mm mortars and accessories. The tender, titled "Supply of Spares for HMG, GPMG and 81mm Mortar and Accessories," is classified under the machinery industry (CPV code: 35321300) and is set in Telford, South East England. The award of the contract, valued at £13 million, was published on 19 November 2020, after concluding the tender period on 9 November 2020. The framework agreement is planned to span five years, with options for two additional one-year extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military equipment supplies, especially those that provide machine gun parts and mortars. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the procurement's suitability for smaller suppliers. Businesses involved in manufacturing or distributing military hardware, as well as those with expertise in logistics and supply chain for defence products, may find this contract to be a valuable growth opportunity.

## Notice

Machine guns. Spares for Heavy Machine guns, General Purpose machine guns and Mortar 81mm. Babcock Land Defence Limited, which is acting as the agent for the for the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, is considering a framework agreement to provide for the Supply of General Purpose machine gun and 81mm Mortar spares . The duration shall be 5 years with 2 x 1 year Options. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Telford: Machine guns.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fab7f63-52c3-4e2a-b4f4-854ee567a020 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,000,000 |
| 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, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FN HERSTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321300 - Machine guns

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2020 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fab7f63-52c3-4e2a-b4f4-854ee567a020

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fab7f63-52c3-4e2a-b4f4-854ee567a020
  19th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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