This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2023 at 16:06

Tender

23 Mar 2022 at 09:01

Tender

22 Mar 2022 at 16:46

Planning

06 Sep 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System Smart Weapon Sight (SWS) through a Framework Agreement. The requirement is for a smart weapon sight to increase Probability of Hit (POH) against small UAS at ranges up to 600m. The procurement stage is completed, with Viking Arms Ltd being the active supplier. The contract has a value of £20,000,000 and was signed on 7th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing telescopic sights to compete in a selective procurement process. Companies in the defense industry with expertise in precision optics and smart weapon technologies would be well-suited to participate. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement to enhance capabilities against small unmanned aircraft systems.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) Smart Weapon Sight (SWS)

Notice Description

The Procurement and Support Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sight (CsUAS-SWS) via Framework Agreement. The User requires a smart weapon sight capable of increasing Probability of Hit (POH) against small UAS at ranges up to 600m utilising ballistically calculated coincident shot release. The sight shall be used on the weapons: L85A2/A3, AR10 and AR15, via a STANAG 4694 rail. To provide a portable capability the system including ancillaries must have a mass of no more than 2kg.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Counter-small Unmanned Aerial System (C-sUAS) Smart Weapon Sight (SWS) Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ddc9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008538-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

35613100 - Unmanned combat aerial vehicles

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 2021Expired
Award Date
7 Mar 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Additional Buyers

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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Viking Arms Ltd

Further Information

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