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703385450-C-sUAS SWS CAN CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Mar 2023 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement and support of Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sight (CsUAS-SWS) valued at £20,000,000 through a selective Restricted procedure. The contract, titled "703385450-C-sUAS SWS CAN CF", involves the provision of a smart weapon sight to increase the Probability of Hit (POH) against small UAS at ranges up to 600m. The contract period runs from 7th March 2023 to 7th March 2028, and the tender period ended on 1st March 2023. The Ministry of Defence is located at MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol, England, within the industry category of Telescopic sights.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses well-versed in manufacturing smart weapon sights to enhance hit probability against small UAS at specified ranges. Given the lucrative nature of the contract with a substantial value of £20,000,000 and the Ministry of Defence as the buyer, suppliers experienced in defence equipment production are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. Businesses interested in portable capabilities and rail-based weapon systems should explore this opportunity for potential business growth.

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Notice Title

703385450-C-sUAS SWS CAN CF

Notice Description

The Procurement and Support Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sight (CsUAS-SWS) via Framework Agreement. The User requires a smart weapon sight capable of increasing Probability of Hit (POH) against small UAS at ranges up to 600m utilising ballistically calculated coincident shot release. The sight shall be used on the weapons: L85A2/A3, AR10 and AR15, via a STANAG 4694 rail. To provide a portable capability the system including ancillaries must have a mass of no more than 2kg.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f870efd-48d5-4784-94e9-98890f7b0a2c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebfa2fe-5376-4154-b5b8-5054bc44f83e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIKING ARMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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