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title: "IRM21/7563 - SUPPLY OF C8 RIFLE SPARES"
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# IRM21/7563 - SUPPLY OF C8 RIFLE SPARES

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c40a7bd3-4e73-4c05-96ed-f20ed8a0892c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to secure a contract for the supply of C8 Rifle Spares through a negotiated procedure, intending to award a single source contract to Colt Canada Corporation. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with an estimated contract value of £1 million and a duration of three years, from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025. The delivery address for this contract is located in Telford, West Midlands, England. A future notice related to the contract was published on 18th November 2021, and it will not be open for expressions of interest from other suppliers.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the defence and military supply sector, particularly those with expertise in the provision of spares and components for rifles. Given that the contract will be awarded to a single supplier, companies specialising in firearms part supplies or similar technological developments may not be able to compete directly for this specific contract. However, this process underscores the procurement trends in the defence industry, providing insights for businesses aiming to forge relationships with the Ministry of Defence and explore future opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to negotiate a single source contract with Colt Canada Corporation for the supply of C8 Rifle Spares. This contract shall be for 3 years with an envisaged value of PS1M The Authority intends to award this Contract using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 on the basis that, for technical reasons, the Contract can only be awarded to Colt Canada Corporation. This is because the Authority understands that Colt Canada Corporation are the sole authorised distributor for the items in scope of this procurement. This notice is not for expressions of interest, therefore please do not apply to be invited to tender. The notice advises that the UK Ministry of Defence has decided to negotiate a contract directly with Colt Canada Corporation on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5a9b05-ae85-4cd1-a2f3-ba10ead60761 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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

- 35321200 - Rifles

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2021 at 09:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5a9b05-ae85-4cd1-a2f3-ba10ead60761

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5a9b05-ae85-4cd1-a2f3-ba10ead60761
  18th November 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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