704656450- Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) Mid Life Improvement (MLI)
Ministry of Defence · awarded 31 July 2025
Who
| Buyer | Ministry of Defence Bristol |
|---|---|
| Supplier |
FN UK Limited |
| Category | services |
| Classification | Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition CPV 50620000 |
| Notice published | 12 September 2025 |
What it is for
The Dismounted Close Combat project team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a 10-year contract with FN UK Ltd for the Mid Life Improvement of the Heavy Machine Gun (HMG). This is because FN 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. FN UK Ltd are also 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 704656450- Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) Mid Life Improvement (MLI) | Ministry of Defence | FN UK Limited | £40.0m |