---
title: "M134D Mini Gun System In-Service Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0410a1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-10-31"
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# M134D Mini Gun System In-Service Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0410a1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Dillon Aero Inc. for the provision of In-Service Support for the M134D Mini Gun system, including spares. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, with the award criteria based on the lowest price. This contract, valued at £16,500,000 in GBP, was signed on 1st November 2023, with a duration of 1825 days. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated this tender in the goods category, specifically for machine guns, and the contract was awarded without a public notice.

This tender opportunity, facilitated by the Ministry of Defence, presents a lucrative prospect for businesses specialising in machine guns and related support services. Companies experienced in providing in-service support for military equipment, including the supply of spares, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The negotiation process for this tender was designed to meet specific technical requirements, limiting competition to ensure the necessary expertise and resources are available to deliver the contracted services effectively. The identified supplier, Dillon Aero Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona, emerged as the successful bidder for this prestigious defence contract, highlighting the significance of expertise and reliability in winning public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

In-Service Support contract for the M134D Mini Gun, including provision of spares

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032177-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 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 | £16,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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 | DILLON AERO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321300 - Machine guns

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2023 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032177-2023

## Provenance

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