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title: "Combined Support Services"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)"
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# Combined Support Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1bfed69-51b2-4a3e-89e0-91ab56ba6113

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## Summary

The procurement process is centred around a contract titled "Combined Support Services," initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC). This procurement falls under the weapons, ammunition, and associated parts industry category and is located in Bristol, South West England. The contract has been awarded and will commence on 1st June 2017, with a total value of £400,000 and an initial term of three years, including an option for a two-year extension. The tender was completed as of 13th March 2017, marking the end of the tendering period.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in supply, repair, and support services for military equipment. Companies experienced in design authority roles and post design services are particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities aligned with this contract. The engagement with the Ministry of Defence indicates a potential for ongoing collaboration in support of the UK's defence capabilities, beneficial for medium to large enterprises within the industry.

## Notice

A contract is required for the combined supply, repair and support services for the L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun, the L110A3 Light Machine Gun, the L130A1 7.62mm Light Machine Gun, the L10A2 General Purpose Machine Gun mount, the PAC24 General Purpose Machine Gun mounts, the 81mm mortar ancillaries, and all associated spares and special tools and test equipment for an initial term of 3 years, with an option to extend for a further 2. This includes a requirement to act as a Design Authority and provide Post Design Services to underwrite that any changes or modifications do not compromise the operational performance of the weapon, or invalidate the Safety Case for the weapon systems. 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-Bristol: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e4a7e1-3810-4f99-bf27-9aa6f116a173 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) |
| 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 | MANROY ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 19 May 2017 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e4a7e1-3810-4f99-bf27-9aa6f116a173

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e4a7e1-3810-4f99-bf27-9aa6f116a173
  19th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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