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title: "715726466 Viking Combined Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f746"
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# 715726466 Viking Combined Support Contract

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f746

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through its organisational arm Defence Equipment and Support based in Bristol, UK, has finalised the "715726466 Viking Combined Support Contract" with Viking Arms Ltd. This contract, tagged under the industry category of services, specifically focuses on surveillance and target acquisition equipment alongside weapons like rifles and pistols. Scheduled to start on 2nd February 2026 and end on 2nd February 2031, this contract underwent a direct award procurement method due to Viking Arms Ltd being the sole authorised distributor for key manufacturers. The contract, valued up to £4,500,000 excluding VAT, is part of a defence and security special regime, highlighting its critical role in national defence.

The Viking Combined Support Contract offers substantial opportunities for growth for businesses capable of providing specialised repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition. The direct award to Viking Arms Ltd indicates a demand for experienced and authorised suppliers with exclusive distributorships and technical expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in regions like Harrogate, currently represented by Viking Arms Ltd, are well-suited to leverage such contracts, particularly those possessing proprietary documentation and specialised knowledge. The role of subcontractors, such as Glock and L3Harris Technologies, further offers niche businesses a pathway to collaborate and expand within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a Combined Support Contract to Viking Arms Limited for: i) the supply of surveillance and target acquisition equipment and weapons, including rifles, shotguns and pistols; and ii) the repair and maintenance of these capabilities. The contract will be for a period of 5 years and have a value of up to PS4,500,000 (ex VAT).

### Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract can be awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in para 6 of Schedule 5 (single supplier - technical grounds) applies. This is because Viking Arms Limited is the sole authorised UK distributor for the following manufacturers; Glock Ges.m.b.H., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Leupold & Stevens, Inc., J.G. ANSCHUTZ GmbH & Co. KG, and Radar Leather Division S.r.L. Consequently, it is the only supplier with the necessary technical data, knowledge, and expertise, and it maintains the proprietary documentation. There are no reasonable alternatives for these goods or services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005040-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 | VIKING ARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 17:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005040-2026
- 16 Dec 2025 at 19:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083590-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005040-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083590-2025
  16th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://vikingarms.com/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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