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Contracts Finder Opportunity SWESS Light Battle Sight Framework 1st Entry Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Oct 2023 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the SWESS Light Battle Sight Framework, a Close Quarter Battle sighting system for the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun. The procurement method is a selective procedure with a tender deadline of 15th November 2023. The contract period runs from 1st March 2024 to 1st March 2030. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and involves goods procurement in the industry category of telescopic sights.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers to provide sighting systems and through-life support under a framework agreement. Businesses in the telescopic sights industry, particularly those specialising in Close Quarter Battle systems, are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contracts Finder Opportunity SWESS Light Battle Sight Framework 1st Entry Opportunity

Notice Description

The UK Army requires a 'Close Quarter Battle' (CQB) sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in CQB scenarios with the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Light-'CQB'-Sight Project. This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of CQB's and through life support for the duration of the agreement. As stated within the PIN this is a First Opportunity for New and Existing suppliers to tender their products for inclusion within the Existing SWESS Frameworks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac481325-1e37-407f-85f9-3f734f12ea0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42377dd-7368-40ee-840a-384142d08d2b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2030 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
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

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