--- title: "IRM21/7576 - The Supply of Spares for the Universal Gun Mount and Associated Items - CF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3398742-2c24-496b-8f03-88f38d08cb0c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3398742-2c24-496b-8f03-88f38d08cb0c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3398742-2c24-496b-8f03-88f38d08cb0c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3398742-2c24-496b-8f03-88f38d08cb0c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-29" --- # IRM21/7576 - The Supply of Spares for the Universal Gun Mount and Associated Items - CF Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3398742-2c24-496b-8f03-88f38d08cb0c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f3398742-2c24-496b-8f03-88f38d08cb0c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f3398742-2c24-496b-8f03-88f38d08cb0c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (UK MoD) is seeking to establish a single source framework agreement for the supply of spares for the Universal Gun Mount and associated items. This tender, designated as "IRM21/7576", is categorised under goods in the defence industry and is located in the West Midlands, England. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage and will conclude on 11th May 2022 at 14:00 BST. The estimated value of the contract is £1.8 million, with the contract period scheduled to extend from 1st August 2022 to 31st July 2025. The procurement method employed is limited, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the technical requirements related to sourcing from ISTEC Services Ltd. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialised spare parts for defence equipment, particularly those with expertise in machine gun components. Companies that can demonstrate technical interoperability and possess the capability to supply bespoke items in accordance with rigorous military standards are highly suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this a viable opportunity, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive of smaller suppliers, despite the exclusive nature of the single source approach. ## Notice Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD), intends to place a single source framework agreement for the supply of spares for the Universal gun Mount and associated items with ISTEC Services Ltd. The duration of the proposed framework agreement is 3 years and has an initial estimated value of PS1.8M. It is considered that this single source framework agreement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulations 16(1)(a)(ii) and 16(1)(b)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contractors 2011 for technical reasons and interoperability from sourcing spares from a supplier other than ISTEC Services Ltd. Without access to this technical information the UK MoD is not in a position to be able to identify the exact technical requirements for the manufacture of spares which would put the performance of the equipment and the safety of the users of the equipment at significant risk. There are no equivalent products, reasonable substitutes or alternatives to the specification, that have the same functional and interoperability requirements. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK MoD, is to negotiate a single source contract with ISTEC Services Ltd. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150ed28d-6f5a-4fc6-a3a8-978640412e1b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | | Locality | MOD DONNINGTON | | 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 - 29 Mar 2022 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150ed28d-6f5a-4fc6-a3a8-978640412e1b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/150ed28d-6f5a-4fc6-a3a8-978640412e1b 29th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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