Planning

Light Gun DA-PDS RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

15 Aug 2022 at 09:21

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement for a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems. The project falls under the Land Domain category and aims to appoint a Design Authority (DA) for the L118 LG capability until the Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2030. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 9th September 2022.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in Towed artillery to participate. Businesses with expertise in artillery systems and design authority services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The location for delivery spans various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Light Gun DA-PDS RFI

Notice Description

The MOD is conducting a new market analysis exercise for a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems. This is a project within the Land Domain. MOD require a Design Authority (DA) for the L118 LG capability (field and ceremonial variants); to ensure its availability, reliability, and maintainability until Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2030.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-550dfd6d-4680-4d89-9e31-db5afbc59c90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db15a83-87d3-4a4d-be66-d11d34bbb482
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35322300 - Towed artillery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deslearty-towedmulti-user@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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