Tender

713027450 Project TROUBLER

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Mar 2025 at 17:22

Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun for dismounted users under "Project TROUBLER". This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on the goods category within the defence industry and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective with restrictions applied. The initial value of the contract is set at £20,000,000. Key dates to note include the tender end date of 24th March 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence industry, specifically those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying machine guns. Companies that can offer innovative, lightweight weapon systems that meet the stringent requirements of the Ministry of Defence will find this tender particularly well-suited. The procurement also allows for subcontracting, enabling smaller or specialised businesses to participate. To compete, companies must register and express interest via the eSourcing portal, complying with detailed submission guidelines provided by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

713027450 Project TROUBLER

Notice Description

The Authority is running a project to procure a 5.56mm lightweight (current system 7.1kg) assault machine gun capability for the dismounted User. DPQQ: - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/5818588001949399C3C4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007928-2025
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35321300 - Machine guns

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
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
DESLESTSP-DCC-Comrcl@mod.gov.uk, attn: Luan Reed, Luan Reed
Contact Email
luan.reed112@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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