Scope
Reference
715726466
Description
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 £4,500,000 (ex VAT).
Contract 1. Viking Combined Support Contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
20 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 29 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 2 February 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Supplier
Viking Arms Ltd
- Companies House: 00865793
Units 1-4 Summerbridge
Harrogate
HG3 4BW
United Kingdom
Email: dan@vikingarms.com
Website: https://vikingarms.com/
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Glock Ges.m.b.H.
L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Leupold & Stevens, Inc.
J.G. ANSCHUTZ GmbH & Co. KG
Radar Leather Division S.r.L.
Contract 1. Viking Combined Support Contract
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dismounted Close Combat Team
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government