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Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

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30 Jan 2020 at 09:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes division, has awarded a contract for the "Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight." This procurement falls under the goods category with a primary focus on telescopic sights and rifles, valued at £50 million. The contract will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 30th April 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2025. The tender was officially closed on 20th December 2019.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in supplying high-tech equipment and night vision systems. Companies specialising in the defence sector, advanced optics, and similar technological innovations would be well positioned to explore further contracts within this domain. The requirement for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) indicates a favourable environment for smaller businesses to engage and establish partnerships in government procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a five year Contract for an Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight. (Up to a LFR of 2400 Sights) The project covers the procurement of fused weapon mounted in line sight Night Vision Systems (NVS) with a capability that enables the Dismounted Close Combat Assault Rifle operator to acquire and engage targets in low and zero light conditions, commensurate with the daylight performance of the current in-service weapon system and day sight. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Telescopic sights.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fc8926-d653-4832-8a03-e8ff20ebff44
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eleanor.wright113@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067939504

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIOPTIQ LTD AN EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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