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Procurement of Boresight kits & Support for AJAX with potential pan-platform options (Contracts Finder)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) seeks to procure Boresight kits and support services for the AJAX project, with pan-platform options potentially extending to other teams. The procurement, aimed at the Telescopic Sights industry category, is using a selective and restricted procedure. Interested businesses must complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by 11th September 2024. The contract is valued between £2,000,000 and £5,000,000, runs from 2nd January 2025 to 10th December 2029, and has a projected initial requirement of 50 kits within 4-6 months of award. The project location includes the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing high-quality Boresight kits for various weapon systems. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in defence equipment manufacturing and through-life support. Given the stringent selection process, competing businesses must demonstrate strong compliance with DEFSTAN 05-138 and a ‘Very Low’ cyber risk rating. The potential for supplementary contracts aligns with long-term growth, allowing expanding companies to gain a foothold in the defence sector and facilitate continued development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Boresight kits & Support for AJAX with potential pan-platform options (Contracts Finder)

Notice Description

DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence) intends to award a contract under DSCPR 2011 by means of competition, for the supply and through-life support of Boresight kits (Boresight and mandrils) for use on several weapon systems/calibres within LEOC (Land Equipment Operating Centre). The AJAX team (an LEOC team) are leading this project as they have a confirmed requirement of 295 Boresight kits with an initial requirement to obtain 50 Boresight kits within 4-6 months of contract award to meet AJAX's IOC (Initial Operating Capability). This contract may also include options to allow other teams to purchase additional quantities in order to fulfil their own requirements in due course. The approximate total quantity of these optional buys is around 400 (these are best current estimates). As the other team's requirements are not fully matured, we are unable to quote an exact contract value and duration. Therefore, we estimate the duration to be between 1-5 years, and the overall contract value to be between PS2,000,000 - PS5,000,000, but this will be dependent on the confirmed ranging and scaling of other teams. A Cyber Risk Assessment (RAR-240516A05) has been completed for this project and it has been classed as 'Very Low'. Please review DEFSTAN 05-138 for further information on the control measures associated with this assessment to ensure bidders are able to comply. You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/16840507019078B3D197 . The PQQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select to between three and five suppliers and Invite to Tender only those economic operators who successfully complete the PQQ. Additional information: Contract end date and duration are approximations as they are dependent on variable factors relating to follow-on purchase options of other teams wishing to utilise this contract when fulfilling their own requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f79e09b-71ca-460c-9ecc-cbf5a218eeda
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2025 - 10 Dec 2029 4-5 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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