Tender

703264453- Procurement and Support of the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Heavy Mature.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Jul 2022 at 11:37

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17 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is currently engaged in a procurement process for the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Heavy Mature, aimed at sourcing advanced telescopic sights for military firearms. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting products that enhance the operational capability of the L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun and the L134A1 Grenade Machine Gun. The current stage of procurement is active, following a selective method with a restricted procedure. Interested businesses should note that the tender period concluded on 24 April 2022, while the process for supplier responses is being facilitated through an electronic tendering system.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in high-tech military equipment, especially those focused on optical systems and weapon accessories. Companies capable of delivering advanced optical technologies and demonstrating experience in defence contracts will find this particularly advantageous. With an initial procurement quantity of approximately 15 systems, potentially increasing up to 2,000 depending on future budget approvals, it creates avenues for both manufacturers and subcontractors to engage in impactful defence projects with substantial financial implications.

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Notice Title

703264453- Procurement and Support of the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Heavy Mature.

Notice Description

The UK Army requires a sighting system that can be used on both the L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and L134A1 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) to enable Users to engage targets out to the full range of the weapons in all light conditions. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Heavy-Mature Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03236a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018472-2022
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

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


CPV Codes

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Gemma Parkin, Gemma Parkin, attn: Gemma Parkin
Contact Email
gemma.parkin125@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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