AwardedAwarded 22 September 2026
The Supply of L129 Sharpshooter Rifle Spares
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded this contract to Law Enforcement International LTD on 22 September 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded an 8 Year Framework Agreement for the Supply of L129 Sharpshooter Rifle Spares. All items within scope of this requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). The contract includes circa 136 NSNs and provided in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN). The contract has a total value of £4,500,000.00. Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs…Read the full description
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), has awarded an 8 Year Framework Agreement for the Supply of L129 Sharpshooter Rifle Spares.
All items within scope of this requirement are codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). The contract includes circa 136 NSNs and provided in accordance with CSIS Manufacturer's Part Number (MPN).
The contract has a total value of £4,500,000.00.
Babcock Land Defence Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to the contract post award (over and above those items envisaged to be added at Contract Award).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The resulting contract will include specific KPIs related to:
- Delivery Performance (On Time Delivery)
- Non-Conforming Deliveries (NCDs)
- New Stores Rejects (NSRs)
The Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV) code applicable:
35321200 - Rifles
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 5 of Schedule 5 applies. Law Enforcement International Ltd have the exclusive rights as either the sole producer and distributor or as the authorised distributor and the Ministry of
Defence considers that there are no reasonable alternatives to these goods.
Babcock Land Defence Limited, acting as Agent to the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), will oversee contract compliance, and monitor performance throughout the contract lifecycle. The Contractor will ensure the articles delivered meet the Ministry of Defence's operational and strategic requirements.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Law Enforcement International LTD (SME) | £4,500,000 | Awarded 22 September 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 044226-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 091273-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 044226-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 May 2026, last updated 28 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.