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    ContractsGeneral-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 Weapon Systems and Ancillaries Supply Contract
    Awarded contract

    General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 Weapon Systems and Ancillaries Supply Contract

    Awarded
    £58.3m
    Published 5 Jun 2026

    MoD seeking supplier for General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems and equipment over 10 years, valued at approximately £70 million.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 5 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £58.3m
    Published 5 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £58,333,333
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • HK
      Heckler & Koch (UK) Limited
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    5 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Ministry of Defence (MoD) Dismounted Close Combat Team is procuring General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems (GPMG System) and associated ancillary equipment and components. This is a 10-year supply contract with an estimated total value of £70 million including VAT. The contract will provide essential firearms and related equipment to support close combat operations. Suppliers should be prepared to deliver GPMG systems that meet military specifications and quality standards, along with necessary supporting items such as ammunition, parts, maintenance kits, and related accessories. The supplier must demonstrate capability in defence equipment manufacturing, quality assurance, and the ability to maintain consistent supply over the contract term.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06af35

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