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title: "IRM24/7689 The Supply of Universal Gun Mount Spares and Associated Items TN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058515"
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# IRM24/7689 The Supply of Universal Gun Mount Spares and Associated Items TN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058515

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to ISTEC Services Limited for the supply of Universal Gun Mount Spares and associated items. This procurement process, initiated as a direct award, falls under the category of defence and security. The contract extends over a period of four years, commencing on 4th November 2025, with a total contract value capped at £4.1 million GBP. Located in Telford, UK (region UKG21), the Ministry of Defence has chosen to proceed with this award due to ISTEC Services Limited's unique technical expertise and rights to technical specifications. The procurement process aligns with the Procurement Act 2023, with no prior contract notice publication deemed necessary due to technical reasons and the utilisation of specific legislative provisions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for ISTEC Services Limited to enhance their business growth by capitalising on their niche expertise in manufacturing and distributing defence-related components. Given their exclusive position as the sole holder of required technical specifications and significant experience in supply chain management, ISTEC is uniquely positioned to deliver quality spares efficiently. Businesses with specialised capabilities in the defence sector, particularly those with an interest in machine gun components, may find potential growth opportunities through subcontracting or collaborative ventures with ISTEC Services Limited, as the contract has provisions for subcontracts. The procurement process illustrates the potential for businesses within the SME category to leverage their specialised knowledge to secure lucrative government contracts in specialised fields.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to ISTEC Services Limited for the provision of Universal Gun Mount Spares and Associated Items for a period of 4 years. The estimated total contract value is not to exceed PS4.1M In accordance with section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, this procurement falls within scope of the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. 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 the relevant legislation) is lawful for technical reasons in accordance with section 41(6) of the Procurement Act 2023 utilising Schedule 5 paragraph 6. Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. This is because ISTEC Services Limited is the only Contractor with significant niche expertise, technical 'know-how' and acquired specific experience to source quality spares and manage the supply chain / delivery process for this requirement. ISTEC Services Limited is the manufacturer and is the sole distributor of spares which support C6 Platform components. ISTEC Services Limited own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply and they do not share this knowledge/expertise with any third party. 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.

### Procurement Information

ISTEC Services Limited is the manufacturer and is the sole distributor of spares which support C6 Platform components. ISTEC Services Limited own the rights to the technical specifications required to undertake the manufacture, testing and supply and they do not share this knowledge/expertise with any third party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071168-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,100,000 |
| Contracts value | £4,100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ISTEC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35321300 - Machine guns

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2025 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071168-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 07:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064541-2025
- 11 Aug 2025 at 11:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047611-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071168-2025
  5th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064541-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047611-2025
  11th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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