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title: "contract award"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-11"
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# contract award

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fae0e3d1-435b-4188-b8af-2ee78dcfbedd

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding process for the contract titled "contract award" related to the in service support of the Tomahawk land attack missile. The procurement, classified under the "Missiles" industry category, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender, managed through a restricted procedure (above threshold), has a total value of £1,295,706 GBP and covers services to be provided from 21st October 2024 to 31st October 2030. The buyer was the Ministry of Defence, and the supplier awarded the contract is Babcock International.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, particularly large-scale companies capable of handling complex missile support systems. SMEs and VCSEs, however, may not find this tender as suitable due to its scale and scope. Partnering or subcontracting with Babcock International could be a strategic approach for smaller entities looking to engage in this specialised and financially substantial procurement process.

## Notice

award of contract following competition, for the in service support of tomahawk land attack missile

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c14ccf1-d992-4c31-94af-00786fdf4402 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £673,767 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,295,706 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | BS34 8HJ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35620000 - Missiles

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c14ccf1-d992-4c31-94af-00786fdf4402

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c14ccf1-d992-4c31-94af-00786fdf4402
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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