Tender

Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME

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Tender

03 Nov 2018 at 16:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of Muzzle Velocity Radar units for the L118 Light Gun. This tender, titled "Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun," falls under the goods category within the towed artillery industry and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method is a selective (restricted) procedure, and the contract is expected to be valued at £4,000,000. The tender period ended on 2nd November 2018, with the contract period running from 1st November 2019 to 1st November 2024, including logistic support for three years following delivery.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence and military equipment. Companies with expertise in radar systems, logistics, and integration services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the need for technical integration with existing military systems and long-term support. The authority encourages SMEs to participate, indicating a commitment to fostering local business engagement within this sector, which can lead to further contracts and partnerships in the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short Description of the Contract or Purchase: Instead of: Artillery Systems Project Team requires 150 x Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR) units to be built and delivered. They will need to be integrated successfully with the LINAPS system situated on the L118 Light Gun. A period of 3 years logistic support will also be required following delivery. Read: Artillery Systems Project Team requires up to 150 x Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR) units to be built and delivered. They will need to be integrated successfully with the LINAPS system situated on the L118 Light Gun. A period of 3 years logistic support will also be required following delivery. Place of text to be modified: Total Quantity or Scope: Instead of: The proposed Contract is for the purchase of 150 Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR). Support is required until for 3 years following delivery. Read: The proposed Contract is for the purchase of up to 150 Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR). Support is required for 3 years following delivery. Place of text to be modified: If yes, description of these options: Instead of: The initial contract will be for the procurement, integration and test of 6 Muzzle Velocity Radars. Options will be included for the procurement and integration of a further 144 Muzzle Velocity Radars and 3 years of support. Read: The initial contract will be for the procurement, integration and test of up to 6 Muzzle Velocity Radars. Options will be included for the procurement and integration of up to a further 144 Muzzle Velocity Radars and 3 years of support. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. Electronic Trading Potential suppliers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading using the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool. All payments for Contractor Deliverables under the Contract shall only be made via CP&F. You can find details on CP&F at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system. Cyber Risk Leve 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: Towed artillery.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f7ccaa-c4d4-4219-955c-662752cb114e
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

35322300 - Towed artillery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2019 - 1 Nov 2024 Over 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
elinor.wood112@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067982005

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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