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title: "SUPPLY OF CR2 & AS90 OBTURATORS, BOLT VENT AXIAL (BVAS) AND THRUST HOUSINGS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029782"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# SUPPLY OF CR2 & AS90 OBTURATORS, BOLT VENT AXIAL (BVAS) AND THRUST HOUSINGS

Buyer: BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029782

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a tender titled "Supply of CR2 & AS90 Obturators, Bolt Vent Axial (BVAS) and Thrust Housings," initiated by Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. This tender falls under the industry category of "Weapons, ammunition and associated parts" and is classified as a procurement for goods. The procurement method is selective with a restricted process, and it has a total contract value of £13,535,000. This contract is being awarded after a successful bid was submitted within the framework agreement, with the delivery location specified as Cumbria, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 5th February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing or supplying military components and related products. Businesses that specialise in weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, as well as those experienced in working with government contracts, would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity. With the potential for long-term supply commitments under a seven-year framework agreement, successful bidders may strengthen their relationships with key government clients and expand their market presence in the defence industry.

## Notice

Weapons, ammunition and associated parts. CR2 and AS90 Obturators, Bolt Vent Axials and Thrust Housings. Babcock Land Defence Limited, which is acting as the agent for the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, is considering a 7 Year Contract. This is a Framework Agreement with a single operator to Supply spares and associated items for the above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004125-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,535,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BABCOCK LAND DEFENCE LIMITED |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS, GCS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004125-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:179619-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.babcockinternational.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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