Published date: 12 September 2025

Last edited date: 12 September 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 31 July 2025, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition - 50620000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£1 to £40,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_312553/1515462

Published date

12 September 2025

Closing date

31 July 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 August 2025

Contract end date

31 July 2035

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Dismounted Close Combat project team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 10-year contract with FN UK Ltd for the Mid Life Improvement of the Heavy Machine Gun (HMG).

This is because FN UK Ltd are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority (DA) and are the only economic entity with access to the necessary technical information, knowledge and expertise, for the HMG comprised in this contract. FN UK Ltd are also the only economic entity with the capability and access necessary to provide the required technical support to ensure it complies with the Authority's specification, maintains the operational performance and effectiveness of the weapon system, and ability to underwrite the integrity of the modifications to the weapons systems as a result of a safety investigation.

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Awarded date

31 July 2025

Contract start date

1 August 2025

Contract end date

31 July 2035

Total value of contract

£40,000,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

FN UK Limited

Address

Phoenix House, Slade Green Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2HY

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Ministry of Defence

Address

Abbey Wood, FIR 1B
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

DESLESTSP-DCC-ComrclTeam@mod.gov.uk