--- title: "Edgar Brothers Combined Support Services Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031813" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031813" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031813.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031813.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-02-16" --- # Edgar Brothers Combined Support Services Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031813 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031813) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031813.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "Edgar Brothers Combined Support Services Contract," a significant service provision initiative located in the UK. This contract, categorised under CPV code 50620000, pertains to the repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition. The procurement method utilised was a limited negotiated process without prior publication, aimed at securing a single-source framework arrangement with Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for a period of five years, commencing from the contract signing date of 27 January 2022. This arrangement includes the provision of technical support and the potential procurement of additional in-service rifles as required. This tender presents unique opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those engaged in firearms maintenance and technical support services. Given that Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd has been awarded this contract due to its exclusive rights and expertise in the relevant products, it is ideal for specialised companies that possess in-depth knowledge and technical capability related to firearms and ammunition repair services. Businesses looking to compete should ideally have a strong background in military equipment maintenance and be agile enough to adapt to the specific needs of the UK Armed Forces. ## Notice The Authority intends to award a single-source framework arrangement contract to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for the provision of combined support, supply and repair services in respect of their supplied in-service rifles and spares used by the UK Armed Forces Commands Soldiers. These weapons include: the Low Signature Assault Weapon variants, Cadet Small Bore Target Rifle, and the Long Range Precision Anti-Structure Rifle variants. The contract will be for a 5-year period and will include the provision of a technical support and repair/maintenance service and will enable the procurement of additional in-service rifles, if required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This contract will provide a combination of support, supply and repair services for the Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd supplied in-service fleet of rifles and spares, that will ensure the UK Armed Forces Commands can meet their enduring and future capability needs. This contract will include the provision of a technical support and repair/maintenance service and enable the procurement of additional in-service rifles and spares, if required. Options: Options will be available on the contract to procure additional in-service rifles. There will not be an option available to extend the term of the contract. ### Procurement Information The Dismounted Close Combat programme team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 5-year single-source framework arrangement contract with Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for the Combined Support, Supply and Repair for the Edgar Brothers supplied in-service rifles and spares that includes a technical support and repair/maintenance service and the provision to procure additional in-service rifles and spares, if required. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons. This is because Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd are the exclusive UK Agent for the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) for the in-service weapons and spares and are the only economic entity with access to the necessary technical information, knowledge and expertise, for the rifles and spares comprised in this contract. Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd are the only economic entity with the capability and access necessary to provide the required technical support for the rifles to ensure they comply with the Authority's specification and maintain the operational performance and effectiveness of the weapons systems. As part of the Contract, should the Authority wish to procure additional rifles or spares during the term of the contract, Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd is the only supplier able to supply the current in-service rifles or spares. A change of supplier would oblige the Authority to acquire different rifles and/or spares with different technical characteristics that would affect the interoperability of the rifles. Having users that were trained and operating similar weapons with different characteristics would lead to an unacceptable level of safety risk with the operational performance of the rifles, even if additional configuration control measures, training measures, supplementary technical documentation and user manuals were in place. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004471-2022 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35321000 - Light firearms - 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition ## Release History - 16 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004471-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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