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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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03 Aug 2019 at 23:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes is seeking suppliers for the procurement of nine hundred weapon-mounted in-line sight Night Vision Systems (NVS) as part of the project titled "Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically involving rifles and telescopic sights, with a total value of £50 million and a minimum value of £30 million. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th August 2019. The delivery of items is expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 31st May 2020 to 31st May 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and security sector, particularly those specialising in advanced optical systems and military equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply Night Vision Systems, rifles, or related technologies will find a competitive advantage in this selective tendering process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster inclusivity in supply chain solutions for the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight

Notice Description

The project covers the procurement of nine-hundred (900) fused weapon mounted in line sight Night Vision Systems (NVS) with a capacity that enables the Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) 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
ocds-b5fd17-2776026a-979f-45e6-895e-859f0146b230
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d3e274-1734-4bf0-9da2-e123b6c84fb3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2020 - 31 May 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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