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title: "712395451- PROJECT PIVOT (MID LIFE IMPROVEMENT OF L129A1)"
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# 712395451- PROJECT PIVOT (MID LIFE IMPROVEMENT OF L129A1)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ba897da-b0b2-4c30-b36e-3e65b397f450

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract to Qioptiq Limited for the "PROJECT PIVOT (MID LIFE IMPROVEMENT OF L129A1)" aimed at upgrading the L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle to the L129A2 variant. This project, classified under repair and maintenance services of weapons (CPV: 50841000), addresses obsolescence issues, enhances performance, and maintains the Total Fleet Requirement (TFR) of the UK's Armed Forces' in-service fleet. The procurement process utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication and concluded with the contract award on 7th February 2025. The contract period spans from 10th February 2025 to 9th February 2035, with work extending across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and beyond.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence and weapon maintenance services, particularly those adept at managing mid-life improvements and spare part provisions. The project, valued at £20,000,000, creates a significant market potential, especially for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) with the relevant expertise. Qioptiq Limited, a large company, is the designated supplier, but the scope could allow SMEs to sub-contract or supply specialised components, fostering business growth through association with a major defence contract.

## Notice

The Dismounted Close Combat project team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to LEI Ltd for Midlife Improvement / conversion of the UK Armed Forces in-service fleet of L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle to the L129A2 variant. This contract seeks to address obsolescence, availability of spares, and improvements to performance of the L129A1 rifle, resulting in the modified weapon becoming known as L129A2 variant. The contract shall include the additional procurement of the L129A2 variant to maintain the Total Fleet Requirement (TFR). It is not the Authority's intention to increase the TFR or replace the current fleet with an alternative weapon system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee887d7-c4ad-48da-b535-f3397f3925dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 9 Feb 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIOPTIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50841000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2025 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee887d7-c4ad-48da-b535-f3397f3925dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ee887d7-c4ad-48da-b535-f3397f3925dc
  3rd March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11efa7d0-f48b-48ae-bb6a-690e7fff12e3
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7586366701955C161875
  712395451- PIVOT (MID LIFE IMPROVEMENT OF L129A1 (Sharpshooter rifle))-FTS
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/1815389101955BF77133
  712395451- PIVOT (MID LIFE IMPROVEMENT OF L129A1 (Sharpshooter rifle))-VTN

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