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Ring Sights In-Service Support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Ring Sights In-Service Support" has been completed, involving Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) as the buying organisation located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract, part of the defence and security industry, focuses on the in-service support of Ring Sight Optical Systems, including spares and repairs. It was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement process. Key dates include the contract signing on 20th November 2025 and the commencement on 1st February 2026, with an end date set for 31st January 2031.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the repair and maintenance of security and defence materials. The contract has been awarded to Ring Sights Defence Group Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Rye, United Kingdom. Businesses with expertise in optical systems maintenance and a strong understanding of defence materials could benefit from similar contracts, especially where bespoke technical services are required without the need for competitive bidding. Hence, companies operating in the defence sector that can offer specialised services are well-suited to compete for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ring Sights In-Service Support

Notice Description

In-Service Support of Ring Sight Optical Systems including Spares and Repairs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f797
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083726-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£202,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kieran.thomas158@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

RING SIGHTS DEFENCE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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