Tender

Shotgun System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)

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Tender

20 Aug 2017 at 13:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) for the project titled "Shotgun System". This tender falls under the classification of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a total value of £450,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 September 2017. The shotguns are to be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom by March 2019, with the contract period extending from November 2018 to November 2021. The procurement method is a selective procedure, allowing only pre-qualified suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in defence equipment, particularly those involved in manufacturing firearms or related accessories. Companies that can provide trial shotguns and demonstrate their capabilities during user trials are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable venture for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the defence sector. Suppliers will also have opportunities for future contracts related to additional weapon capabilities and support services, fostering long-term growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shotgun System

Notice Description

The project covers the procurement of a shotgun with options to increase the shotgun capability and purchase further ammunition in the future, if needed. The shotgun must be capable of being used as a breaching device with one barrel and should be capable of changing its barrel in order to be accurate to a range of 100 metres. The shotgun will be bought initially as a breaching device with scope to add in additional capability at long range in the future dependent on need. It must be capable of firing a range of ammunition, (capable of accepting standard 3 inch shell length ammunition) and must be capable of holding at least 8 rounds and must be semi-automatic with adjustable gas. The contract is for the initial procurement of 100 breaching shotguns that are fit for purpose, and safe and suitable for service to be delivered by March 2019. It will also cover the purchasing of technical publications (in AESPS format), a training T3 package, as well as an initial spares pack for agility in repairs and support during the training period.The contract will also include a provision for engineering support on a tasking Pro-Forma basis for the 3 years following delivery. The contract will also include options to extend and purchase additional weapons including the longer range capability and additional spares and support. Bidders will need to provide 10 weapons for user trials alongside their tender. Trials will test the full capability of the shotgun. Tenderers will be given a nominal contribution towards the cost of weapons but it is expected the majority of trial weapons will be returned to bidders. Suppliers will be down selected from the PQQ to 6 operators who will be invited to tender. Following the phase 1 paper based evaluation, 3 bidders will be taken through to phase 2 user trials. The phase 1 evaluation is expected to be concluded in early January 2018 and it is essential that bidders selected to participate in phase 2 trials will have the weapons available in the UK for the trials by the end of February 2018. Failure to make the weapons available in time for the phase 2 trials will result in the bidder being excluded from further participation in the competition. A separate competition will be run with Defence General Munitions (DGM) for the ammunition required for the Shotgun system. 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: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd202156-3495-40df-91ca-f8a0b9f3ae30
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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 3-4 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, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)
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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