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title: "Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries"
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# Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e276156b-398b-4745-b195-9b231bcb50f5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Combined Support Contract for C8 Rifles and Ancillaries" to Colt Canada Corporation. This contract, valued at approximately £2,428,333.33, falls under the industry category of Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition. The contract spans three years, commencing on 17 March 2021, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The delivery of services is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement was conducted through a limited procedure without prior publication.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the firearms maintenance and support sector, particularly those specialising in military hardware and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in firearm repairs and maintenance could find this tender particularly appealing. The negotiation and award process, having been completed, allows for the possibility of future procurement opportunities, especially if additional weapons or services are needed by the Ministry of Defence during the contract period.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to Colt Canada Corporation for a Combined Support Services enabling arrangement for the in-service C8 Rifle & Ancillaries. This is a 3-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years. The contract also includes options to procure additional weapons if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76db4e22-888a-4b23-9368-fe48ce8f70df |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 16 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,428,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,428,333 |
| 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 | 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 | COLT CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 19:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76db4e22-888a-4b23-9368-fe48ce8f70df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76db4e22-888a-4b23-9368-fe48ce8f70df
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a144f692-4b35-4625-ac44-bb1509595940
  Terms & Conditions, inc. Schedules & Annexes

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