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713887451 - GSA9 Tender Notice - UK4

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 11:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 Feb 2025 at 11:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has issued a tender notice (ID: 010336-2025) for In-Service Support & Post-Design Services for Gun System Automation Mk9 (GSA9). This tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 22 April 2025, and the final tender submission period closing on 31 December 2025. The competitive flexible procedure will be used, with an initial Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) stage to shortlist suppliers, followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for those selected. The estimated contract value is £21,000,000, and the contract period will run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistical management, technical support, design authority, obsolescence management, system health checks, and related services. Companies with strong capabilities in quality management, especially those holding ISO 9001:2015 certification, will be well-positioned to compete. The two-stage procedure allows for a fair and comprehensive evaluation of suppliers, making it an excellent chance for well-prepared businesses to secure a lucrative contract with a central government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713887451 - GSA9 Tender Notice - UK4

Notice Description

In-Service Support & Post-Design Services for Gun System Automation Mk9 (GSA9). The support solution will be structured to provide the following services: Logistics Management Technical Support Design Authority Obsolescence Management System Health Checks Safety & Environmental Management Documentation Management Quality Management Software Management Project Management, Meetings & Reporting Configuration Control Test Facilities & Equipment Security Management Provide facility for ad-hoc tasks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e84b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010336-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
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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