Tender

Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System

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

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Tender

01 Oct 2018 at 10:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, is currently conducting a tender for a support contract titled "Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System". This procurement is classified under the towed artillery industry category and is based in Bristol, UK. The tender is at the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 1st October 2018, and the contract period is projected to commence on 30th November 2018, lasting until 1st December 2023, with an option for a two-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in equipment support services, particularly those specialising in defence and military technologies. Companies capable of providing support for artillery systems would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract's comprehensive nature may appeal to larger organisations with adequate resources to manage the operational complexities involved. The estimated contract value of £3.4 million suggests a substantial investment, making this an attractive opportunity for eligible suppliers in the relevant sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Options Instead of: An option is included to extend the period of support by an additional two (2) years. Read: Two options are included: to extend the period of support by an additional two (2) years, and to provide a surge capability for additional repairs. Other additional information: 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. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk A three year contract (with an option to extend for a further period of two years) for the provision of equipment support for the Layers Display and Control Unit (LDCU) and Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) components of the Artillery Pointing System (APS) fitted to the 105mm L118 Field Gun. 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-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfdc6d9-039e-4b80-8056-c5f21210d38d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2018 - 1 Dec 2023 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
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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

Notice Documents

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