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title: "The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046986"
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published: "2024-12-05"
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# The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046986

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a seven-year single-source contract to NSAF Ltd for the repair, remanufacture, and maintenance of chain gun control units and associated assemblies. The contract, which falls under the services category, specifically entails maintenance and repair services for firearms and ammunition. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract signed on 28th November 2024, valued at £900,000. Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as an agent on behalf of the MOD for this procurement, with any inquiries directed to them. The location of service delivery is in Telford, United Kingdom (UKG21).

This tender can create significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in defence equipment maintenance and repair, particularly those with expertise in firearm systems. Businesses well-suited for this contract are those with proprietary knowledge and specific technical capabilities in maintaining chain gun control units, along with access to specialised tooling and safety approvals. This procurement method was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, highlighting the critical technical and safety requirements that only a specific supplier, NSAF Ltd, could satisfy. Sub-contracting opportunities may also present potential for related businesses to engage in auxiliary roles within the contract's framework.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority), has awarded a single source contract with a duration of 7 years with NSAF Ltd for The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies. Cyber Risk Assessment Number: RAR-350579843 Cyber Risk Profile: VERY LOW Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Repair, Remanufacture and Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and Associated Assemblies, for a period of 7 years, Additional information: This notice is not a request for expression of interest, so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the UK MOD is to place a single source contract with the named Supplier.

### Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence (the Authority) has awarded a Single Source Contract with NSAF Ltd for The Repair, remanufacture & Maintenance of Chain Gun Control Units and associated assemblies. It is considered that this requirement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. NSAF Ltd has the extensive in-depth knowledge and specific know-how, proprietary information (such as up to date drawings), gun and CGCU specific tooling/test equipment and safety approvals to carry out the required services. NSAF have stated they will not provide any drawing or technical detail to anyone else and therefore another contractor would be required to demonstrate access to safety critical technical information not presently available to MoD, and also be able to provide technical support based on data that cannot be corroborated by any authority and present an intolerable risk that would undermine the Safety ALARP claim for the weapon. Because of this, it is considered that no other contractor can provide these services. Please note, Babcock Land Defence Limited is acting as agent on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, in the first instance interested parties may contact Babcock with queries relating to this procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039174-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## 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 | 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 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039174-2024
- 22 May 2024 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016116-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.heckler-koch.com/

## Provenance

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