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title: "Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun"
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# Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06b894f2-4b89-4c28-94a3-019793dc0d84

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme is seeking suppliers for the procurement of 150 Muzzle Velocity Radar units for the L118 Light Gun. This project falls under the goods category, specifically related to towed artillery, with a total estimated value of £4 million. The tender is currently active and was published on 1st October 2018, with the submission deadline set for 2nd November 2018. The delivery addresses for the goods will be in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period will commence on 1st November 2019 and will run until 1st November 2024. This procurement process follows a selective method, described as a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and military equipment manufacturing, particularly those with expertise in radar technology and artillery systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may possess the agility and innovation needed for such projects. Companies capable of integrating their products with existing military systems, like the LINAPS system on the L118 Light Gun, will find this procurement particularly relevant to their business capabilities, thus enabling them to expand into the defence sector.

## Notice

Towed Artillery: Artillery Systems Project Team requires 150 x Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR) units to be built and delivered. They will need to be integrated successfully with the LINAPS system situated on the L118 Light Gun. A period of 3 years logistic support will also be required following delivery. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Towed artillery.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deef406f-8c18-42fb-9cb4-b0fd0d956fc7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 1 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35322300 - Towed artillery

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2018 at 06:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deef406f-8c18-42fb-9cb4-b0fd0d956fc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deef406f-8c18-42fb-9cb4-b0fd0d956fc7
  1st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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