---
title: "Initial In-Service Support Solution Contract 155 Interim (Archer)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042263"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-12-07"
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# Initial In-Service Support Solution Contract 155 Interim (Archer)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042263

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Initial In-Service Support Solution Contract 155 Interim (Archer)" for repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems to BAE Systems Bofors AB. The contract falls under the services category in the industry classification with additional classification for defence services. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without publication of a contract notice, and the contract was signed on 20th November 2023, with a total value of 804 SEK for a period of 360 days.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems, particularly those focused on defence services. The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organisation, sought a specific economic operator due to technical reasons, indicating a niche market with limited competition. Businesses adept at providing specialised support solutions in the defence sector would find this tender well-suited to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Support Solution for the Archer Artillery System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036081-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 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 | £804 |

## 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036081-2023

## Provenance

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