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701577419.1-4 - Army Special Operations Brigade Rifle - CAN - CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Sep 2023 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of 1,620 AIW systems, with potential to acquire up to 10,000 systems over the next decade, valued at approximately £90 million. The contract covers the delivery of the systems to the Army Special Operations Brigade. The procurement method used was a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 18th July 2023. The contract period spans from 19th July 2023 to 31st December 2033.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the goods category, particularly those specialising in rifles, to engage in supplying AIW systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for their capabilities. The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, initiated this tender process, creating a possibility for business growth for qualified suppliers such as Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Limited, the successful awardee of the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701577419.1-4 - Army Special Operations Brigade Rifle - CAN - CF

Notice Description

An initial circa PS15 million order of 1,620 AIW systems has been placed, with options to procure up to 10,000 systems - totalling circa PS90 million - under the contract over the next decade. The systems will initially be fielded to the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB) who operate in complex, high threat environments. The Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) system - known as the L403A1 and procured by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) under Project HUNTER - is made up of a new assault rifle fitted with a muzzle signature reduction system and an improved optical sighting system. The AIW is a modern rifle using the latest in design technology and manufacturing methods, to produce an exceptionally reliable and accurate weapon. The magnified optic means the user is able to engage threats from greater distances; whilst the signature reduction system works to mask the AIW from detection from sight and hearing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d5fa5bf-20c3-49b9-8815-016afb77116f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59b146a5-0015-4737-8847-2a45f02daf39
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 2033 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North 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

IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL

Further Information

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