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Procurement and Support of Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Weapon Sight 1 (WS1). Reference 700936368.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Mar 2022 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is currently in the awarding stage of the procurement process for the "Procurement and Support of Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Weapon Sight 1 (WS1)", a contract valued at £6,858,335. This procurement pertains to the industry category of goods, specifically the purchase of telescopic sights under the CPV code 38633000. The contract's duration is set for 1825 days, with the award date signed on 14th March 2022. The procurement method employed is selective, indicating a restricted tender process, with a total of three bids received. The expected delivery location for the goods is within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in optical equipment and military technology. Companies that can offer innovative and cost-effective solutions for telescopic sights, especially those at advanced technology readiness levels, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The competitive nature of the tender, with its focus on technically affordable bids, encourages suppliers to showcase their capabilities in both quality and pricing, potentially leading to expanded contracts within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement and Support of Sniper In-Line Low Light System (SILLS) Weapon Sight 1 (WS1). Reference 700936368.

Notice Description

Procurement and Support of a telescopic sight. A Medium Wave InfraRed thermal sight at minimum technology readiness level 7 for the L115 A4 sniper rifle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03261b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008065-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,858,335 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Jack Morgan
Contact Email
jack.morgan208@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIOPTIQ

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