Tender

C8 Safe Blank Firing System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

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Tender

20 Feb 2017 at 09:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes is seeking bids for the procurement of a Safe Blank Firing System for the C8 rifle. This tender, titled "C8 Safe Blank Firing System", falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. It is located in Bristol, South West, UK, and is currently at the active tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 19 March 2017. The total contract value is set at £1,225,000, and the procurement method employed is a selective procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and firearms sector, particularly for those that design or manufacture weapons safety systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may possess the innovative solutions and agility required for this niche area. Companies that specialise in compliance with safety standards and defence manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C8 Safe Blank Firing System

Notice Description

The procurement of a Safe Blank Firing System for the C8 rifle including two mechanical safety measures to stop live ammunition being loaded into and fired from the weapon. 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/c81e692b-6467-4d10-9a7c-58c9715efb65
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
£1,225,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Oct 2017 - 15 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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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