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. 715726466 Viking Combined Support Contract
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 5 January 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
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Defence and security
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
It is considered that this contract can be awarded under section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 because the direct award justification specified in para 6 of Schedule 5 (single supplier - technical grounds) applies. This is because Viking Arms Limited is the sole authorised UK distributor for the following manufacturers; Glock Ges.m.b.H., L3Harris Technologies, Inc., Leupold & Stevens, Inc., J.G. ANSCHUTZ GmbH & Co. KG, and Radar Leather Division S.r.L. Consequently, it is the only supplier with the necessary technical data, knowledge, and expertise, and it maintains the proprietary documentation. There are no reasonable alternatives for these goods or services.
Supplier
Viking Arms Ltd
- Companies House: 00865793
Units 1-4 Summerbridge
Harrogate
HG3 4BW
United Kingdom
Email: dan@vikingarms.com
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. 715726466 Viking Combined Support Contract
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Woody
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dismounted Close Combat Team
Email: DESLESTSP-DCC-ComrclTeam@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