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Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Weapon Sight 1 (WS1) - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement and support of the Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Weapon Sight 1 (WS1), valued at £1,371,667. This award follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure and was finalised on 14 March 2022. The contract period extends from 14 March 2022 to 12 March 2027. Delivery addresses include locations throughout the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, with the tender process having concluded on 18 March 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of optical goods, such as telescopic sights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative technologies and support services tailored to military specifications would be well-positioned to explore similar opportunities in future procurement processes. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence and understanding their procurement strategies could facilitate further business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Weapon Sight 1 (WS1) - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Procurement and Support of Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Weapon Sight 1 (WS1). Reference: 700936368

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e64423d-aaea-4dc6-ab13-4fff1f50b874
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62f72b09-20d7-46f2-9a12-7de9aba5e50d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,371,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,371,667 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2022 - 12 Mar 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIOPTIQ

Further Information

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