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703439450, SWESS Light Nght Sight

Ministry of Defence

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24 Mar 2022 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of 'SWESS Light Night Sight' systems intended for use on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). This procurement, classified under the goods category and specifically focusing on telescopic sights, has an estimated value of £20 million and allows for the initial purchase of three night sights per economic operator, with options for additional purchases (up to 800 units) specified in the contract. The tender submission period closes on 2nd May 2022. This process will be conducted through a selective procurement method, utilising an e-Tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military or optical equipment supply, particularly those able to meet the technical and economic criteria outlined in the tender specifications. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or providing support for night vision technology, as well as those capable of fulfilling large-scale procurement contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this framework agreement could lead to ongoing business relationships with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing market presence and potential revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703439450, SWESS Light Nght Sight

Notice Description

The UK Army requires a 'Night' sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in 'low-light' to 'zero-light' conditions out to the range of the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System 'Night'-Sight Project. This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of Night Sights and through life support for the duration of the agreement. Quantity or scope: The Initial procurement of 3 Night Sights per economic operator who are added to the Framework Agreement with costed options for the purchase of an additional Night Sights (maximum 800) together with the through life support of the system across all economic operators under the Framework Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0325c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007974-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
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

Further Information

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