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title: "Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight"
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# Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b7c2f61-4d66-4660-b30f-e79ce4f31de0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes division, has awarded a contract for the "Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight." This procurement falls under the goods category with a primary focus on telescopic sights and rifles, valued at £50 million. The contract will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a contract period commencing on 30th April 2020 and concluding on 30th April 2025. The tender was officially closed on 20th December 2019.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in supplying high-tech equipment and night vision systems. Companies specialising in the defence sector, advanced optics, and similar technological innovations would be well positioned to explore further contracts within this domain. The requirement for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) indicates a favourable environment for smaller businesses to engage and establish partnerships in government procurement.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a five year Contract for an Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sight. (Up to a LFR of 2400 Sights) The project covers the procurement of fused weapon mounted in line sight Night Vision Systems (NVS) with a capability that enables the Dismounted Close Combat Assault Rifle operator to acquire and engage targets in low and zero light conditions, commensurate with the daylight performance of the current in-service weapon system and day sight. 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: Telescopic sights.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fc8926-d653-4832-8a03-e8ff20ebff44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2020 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIOPTIQ LTD AN EXCELITAS TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35321200 - Rifles
- 38633000 - Telescopic sights

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fc8926-d653-4832-8a03-e8ff20ebff44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2fc8926-d653-4832-8a03-e8ff20ebff44
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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