704656450 FNHUK Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) Mid Life Improvement (MLI) Project

Concepts

• bristol
• firearms and ammunition
• heavy machine gun
• fnhuk heavy machine
• hmg
• the heavy machine gun
• the heavy machine gun (hmg
• the mid life improvement requirements
• mli
• the midlife improvement

Location

FNH UK Limited, Phoenix House, Slade Green Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 2HU

Description

The Authority intends to award a contract to FNH UK Ltd for the Midlife Improvement in respect of the UK Armed Forces Commands in-service fleet of Heavy Machine Gun (HMG).

Total Quantity or Scope

This contract will enable the Authority to undertake the Mid Life improvement requirements for the Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) that will ensure the UK Armed Forces Commands can meet their enduring and future capability needs.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

The Dismounted Close Combat programme team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 5-year contract with FNH UK Ltd for the Mid Life Improvement of the Heavy Machine Gun (HMG). This is because FNH 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. FNH UK Ltd are 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.