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715726466 Viking Combined Support Contract

Awarded to Viking Arms Ltd

Defence Equipment and Support(buyer)

Published
Published 16 December 2025

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Overview

The Ministry of Defence awarded a Combined Support Contract worth £4.5 million to Viking Arms Ltd on 20 January 2026 for the supply of surveillance and target acquisition equipment and weapons, including rifles, shotguns and pistols, along with their repair and maintenance. The contract runs for 5 years and is currently in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
16 December 2025
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

Award outcome

Awarded value
£4,500,000
Award date
20 January 2026
Contract period
2 February 2026 → 2 February 2031
Contract length
5 years
Winner
  • Viking Arms Ltd

This contract ends on 2 February 2031.

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About the winner

Viking Arms Ltd

Based in
Harrogate
Public contracts won
27
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Repair and maintenance services

£102,749

Median of 7,842 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 43.8× the median.

Defence Equipment and Support in the last 12 months

94

contracts awarded, worth £2,795,823,974 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    20 January 2026

  2. Contract

    16 December 2025

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