Planning

SWESS LIGHT NIGHT Framework 1st Entry Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 Jun 2023 at 10:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the SWESS LIGHT NIGHT Framework 1st Entry Opportunity. This procurement is for the provision of a SWESS Light system to be included in existing framework agreements. The total contract value is £20,000,000 GBP. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. Key dates for the 1st Re-Tender Round include issue of the Dynamic Pre-Qualifier Questionnaire (DPQQ) in July 23, Invitation To Tender (ITT) issue in August 23, and Framework awards in November 23. The location of the procurement is in the United Kingdom, focusing on Telescopic sights in the goods category.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses to supply sighting systems for the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to the Ministry of Defence. Companies specializing in Telescopic sights and related equipment would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process allows for suppliers to update their products within the existing framework agreements on a periodic basis, ensuring access to the latest capabilities. Businesses interested should monitor the Defence Sourcing Portal for further information on the SWESS Light Framework Agreements. The Ministry of Defence is the contracting authority overseeing this procurement process.

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Notice Title

SWESS LIGHT NIGHT Framework 1st Entry Opportunity

Notice Description

To allow suppliers to tender a SWESS Light system for inclusion within the existing 3 SWESS Light Framework Agreements. Existing SWESS Framework Agreements: 1) SWESS Light Night Sight (PQQ & ITT Code 703439450 ) Notice reference: 2022/S 000-032748) 703439450 SWESS Light Night Sight - Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk) 2) SWESS Light In-Line Sight (PQQ & ITT Code 703437450) Notice reference: 2022/S 000-007979 703437450, SWESS Light Inline Sight - Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk) 3) SWESS Light Battlesight (PQQ & ITT Code 703440450) Notice reference: 2022/S 000-007973 703440450-CN SWESS Light Battle Sight - Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk)

Lot Information

Lot 1

In November 2022 the Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Project Team awarded Framework Agreements for the following variants of sighting system for use on the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG): SWESS Light Night Sight: Zero-light (thermal) sighting system; SWESS Light In-Line Sight: Zero to day light (thermal in line with direct view optic) sighting system; SWESS Light Battlesight - Quick acquisition day optic. Within the original SWESS Light Framework competitions the Authority stated Industry would be invited to re-tender for the 3 Framework Agreements at periodic intervals within the 7 year contract duration. This would allow Industry to make available the most up-to-date capability for the Military Customer to be able to select from. The Authority is correspondingly initiating this process with a view to performing it yearly, with the following indicative timelines for the 1st Re-Tender Round: Dynamic Pre-Qualifier Questionnaire (DPQQ) issue: July 23 Invitation To Tender (ITT) issue: August 23 Range evaluation of Key requirements using (on loan) trial systems: September/October 23; Evaluation of tender documentation: September - October 23; Framework awards: November 23. The re-tender process will be in accordance with the original requirements. Tenderers will be required to have their products available for delivery to the Authority by the end of September for trials being conducted in October. The trials date will not be changed. It is important to note that although a product may be successful in getting through and placed onto the framework, there is no guarantee that this shall result in an order being placed. Additional information: Interested companies are not required to take any immediate action but should monitor the Defence Souring Portal (DSP) for the publication of the DPQQs for the 3 SWESS Light Framework Agreements. Suppliers already on the 3 SWESS Light Frameworks Agreements wishing to supply new products are not required to respond to the DPQQ or subsequent Invitation to Tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d7d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017475-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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