Tender

713027450 - Project TROUBLER

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process titled "713027450 - Project TROUBLER" to acquire a 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun capability for the dismounted user. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 35321300 for machine guns, falls within the goods category. The project is set to serve various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. It is at the tender stage, with a restricted procedure procurement method, and the tender period is set to end on 24th March 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 2nd June 2033. The total estimated value of the contract is £4,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs as they are deemed suitable to participate. It is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in military equipment, advanced manufacturing, and firearms production to expand their operations and secure a long-term engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with a proven track record in supplying high-quality machine guns and related accessories stand to benefit the most from this procurement. The selective and above-threshold nature of this restricted procedure implies a competitive yet structured bidding process, creating substantial potential for growth for eligible businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713027450 - Project TROUBLER

Notice Description

The Authority is running a project to procure a 5.56mm lightweight (current system 7.1kg) assault machine gun capability for the dismounted User. DPQQ: - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/5818588001949399C3C4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d10e6f6e-251e-426e-a84f-7bd706f06120
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e1424d-1d08-403d-84ea-c2d4e9af3a6d
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35321300 - Machine guns

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
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2033 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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