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title: "8.100,000.00"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a3e9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-02-08"
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# 8.100,000.00

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a3e9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of L119 Light Gun Spares to BAE Systems GCS International Limited. The procurement falls under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 and was carried out through a negotiated procurement method without prior publication. The contract is valued at £81,000,000 and aims to purchase Abbott Kits for use on the L118 LG.

This contract by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the defence industry, especially those with expertise in manufacturing for research or possessing unique technical capabilities. The contracting process has reached the award stage, creating potential for collaboration and growth for businesses able to meet the specialised requirements of the procurement.

## Notice

Procurement of L119 Light Gun Spares

### Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends to enter into a supply contract with BAE Systems GCS International Limited (BAE) for the purchase of L119 Ordnance ("Abbott Kits") for use on the L118 LG. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011. BAE Systems GCS International Limited (BAE) are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of this platform and are the only contractor to possess the technical skills, expertise, design, and knowledge required for the manufacture of Abbott Kits

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003874-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44619400 - Barrels

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003874-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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