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703437450, SWESS Light Inline Sight

Ministry of Defence

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24 Mar 2022 at 11:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process for the SWESS Light Inline Sight, a telescopic sighting system required for the UK Army's L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun. This tender, valued at £20 million, is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 2nd May 2022. The procurement process is selective and follows a restricted method, with an initial procurement of three sights per participating economic operator and the potential for additional purchases. Delivery is expected within the United Kingdom over a contract period of up to five years, included in a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in defence equipment, optics, and support services. Businesses that offer innovative sighting technologies or complementary support solutions would be well-placed to compete. Suppliers must register on the eSourcing portal and express their interest in this opportunity, following detailed requirements stated in the invitation to tender. The structured evaluation process ensures that compliant economic operators can secure contracts under the framework agreement, paving the way for long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

703437450, SWESS Light Inline Sight

Notice Description

The UK Army requires an 'In-Line' sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in all light conditions out to the range of the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Light-'In-Line'-Sight Project. This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of I-Line Sight and through life support for the duration of the agreement. Quantity or scope: The Initial procurement of 3 In-Line Sights per economic operator who are added to the Framework Agreement with costed options for the purchase of an additional In-Line Sights (maximum 1000) 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-0325c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007979-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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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