Tender

Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems (SWESS) Project

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)

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Tender

26 Jul 2019 at 10:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems (SWESS) Project." This initiative falls under the goods category, specifically focused on telescopic sights, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is active, concluding on 28 February 2021, while the associated contract is set to start on the same date and run until 28 February 2026. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £10 million to £20 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and optics sectors, particularly those supplying specialised equipment such as telescopic sights. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as they may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities and product offerings. With the procurement being issued by a prominent governmental authority, successful participation could enhance a company's reputation and lead to further contracts within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems (SWESS) Project

Notice Description

Telescopic sights. 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: Telescopic sights.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7e21f66-0504-4620-a8e4-649df6972379
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28f377d-5953-438f-95c5-f3bbc8c1afd4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2026 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, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)
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
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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