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title: "The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies"
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# The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c21a9bb2-5526-4820-97e5-a1630e6c4b9a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) has awarded a single-source contract to NSAF Limited for the repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of chain gun control units and associated assemblies. This contract, with a duration of seven years, is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £900,000, with the procurement conducted using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The award stage of the procurement was completed, with the contract starting on 28th November 2024 and ending on 27th November 2031. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 5th November 2024.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) will find this contract particularly attractive due to its suitability for smaller organisations. Engaging in this contract can foster business growth by establishing a long-term relationship with a major client such as the Ministry of Defence. Firms with expertise in defence equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those capable of handling sensitive and crucial military hardware, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has awarded a single source contract with a duration of 7 years with NSAF Limited for the The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies. Please note, this notice announces a Contract Award for the purposes of transparency only and is not a request for expressions of interest. The requirement was advertised on behalf of the Authority on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and Find-a-Tender dated 22nd May 2024 reference under 2024/S 000-016116 Contract Number IRM23/7647. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efabe99-fa98-4e8e-b960-780d77c81b2b |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2024 - 27 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efabe99-fa98-4e8e-b960-780d77c81b2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8efabe99-fa98-4e8e-b960-780d77c81b2b
  5th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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