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    ContractsL129 Sharpshooter Rifle Spares Supply Contract
    Awarded contract

    L129 Sharpshooter Rifle Spares Supply Contract

    Awarded
    £4.5m
    Published 28 Sept 2026

    8-year framework agreement worth £4.5 million for the supply of approximately 136 L129 Sharpshooter Rifle Spare parts coded to NATO Stock Numbers, awarded to the exclusive authorized distributor under direct award provisions.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 28 Sept 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £4.5m
    Published 28 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £4,500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LE
      Law Enforcement International LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    28 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence, is awarding an 8-year Framework Agreement for the supply of L129 Sharpshooter Rifle Spares. The contract covers approximately 136 items codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs) with a total value of £4,500,000. Items will be supplied in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer's Part Numbers (MPNs). The Authority reserves the right to add further similar items to the contract after award. Performance will be monitored against Key Performance Indicators including On Time Delivery, Non-Conforming Deliveries, and New Stores Rejects. This is a direct award under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, as Law Enforcement International Ltd holds exclusive distribution rights with no reasonable alternatives available. Babcock Land Defence Limited will oversee contract compliance throughout the lifecycle to ensure all delivered articles meet the Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements.

    Track record

    17 awards · 13 winners
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-069867

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