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Procurement of the C8 Safe Blank Firing System

Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)

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05 Jan 2021 at 16:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), specifically the Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) division, is currently conducting a procurement process for the "C8 Safe Blank Firing System". This tender falls under the goods category, related to weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a value of approximately £1.5 million and a minimum contract value of £1 million. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, and responses must be submitted by 14 February 2021. The delivery locations specified for this contract are within the Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Bristol/Bath areas in the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity represents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in manufacturing weapons and ammunition components. Businesses with capabilities in producing suppressors and firing systems, or those represented by agents managing multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), may find this tender particularly suited to their offerings. To successfully compete, interested suppliers should ensure compliance with all specified eligibility criteria and be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to fulfill the requirements set forth in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of the C8 Safe Blank Firing System

Notice Description

Weapons, ammunition and associated parts. The procurement of a Suppressor and Safe Blank Firing System for the C8 Rifle that includes mechanisms to disrupt the feed of and safely capture live rounds. The system will include a suitable interface to allow Level 1 (User) fitment and removal of a SBFS and suppressor without the requirement for tools. Note: It is recommended that potential suppliers refer to the DPQQ for full information. Quantity or scope: The procurement of a Suppressor and Safe Blank Firing System for the C8 Rifle that includes mechanisms to disrupt the feed of and safely capture live rounds. The system will include a suitable interface to allow Level 1 (User) fitment and removal of a SBFS and suppressor without the requirement for tools. The Full Operating Quantity is yet to be quantified however the current estimated through-life consumption quantity of SBFS for the C8 is approximately 2,000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0287db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000149-2021
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Postcode Area
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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