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title: "IRM20/7492 - The Supply of Spares for General Purpose Machine Gun and 81mm Mortar"
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# IRM20/7492 - The Supply of Spares for General Purpose Machine Gun and 81mm Mortar

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7107c07-697b-4ddf-b30a-1ec8eb9ac68b

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "IRM20/7492 - The Supply of Spares for General Purpose Machine Gun and 81mm Mortar," is managed by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Support Group (DSG). Located in Telford, West Midlands, the procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as machine guns. The tender was published on 26th December 2020, with a tender period that ended on 22nd December 2020. The total value of the contract is estimated at £20 million, with a minimum value of £10 million. The procurement method employed is selective, indicating a restricted procedure for interested suppliers, and the contracted duration spans five years with optional extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and military equipment, particularly those capable of supplying spare parts for weapons systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, although voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are not applicable. This framework agreement could enable successful bidders to forge long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence, potentially allowing for future contracts and business growth in this specialised sector.

## Notice

Other additional information: This procurement has been cancelled in the absence of any compliant bids being received Spares for Heavy Machine guns, General Purpose machine guns and Mortar 81mm. Babcock DSG 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 five 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/e4517c60-9320-4305-8942-5257b0edebe3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321300 - Machine guns

## Release History

- 26 Dec 2020 at 08:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4517c60-9320-4305-8942-5257b0edebe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4517c60-9320-4305-8942-5257b0edebe3
  26th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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