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title: "Design Services support for the Artillery Systems for the Nineties (AS90) 155mm Field Howitzer"
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# Design Services support for the Artillery Systems for the Nineties (AS90) 155mm Field Howitzer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f8f6b34-6356-4afa-9577-a8838024cf60

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment division based in Bristol, has issued a tender for Design Services support for the AS90 155mm Field Howitzer. This procurement process falls under the category of services and is recognised by the CPV code 35322500, which pertains to howitzers. The tender was published on 18th April 2017, with a contract period starting from 17th March 2016 and concluding on 18th March 2017. The final submission for offers was required by 16th March 2016. With an estimated value of £9,323,614, this tender is currently active, inviting potential suppliers to participate.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for businesses involved in defence, engineering, and military equipment design. Suppliers that specialise in engineering services or those with experience in military contract support would find this procurement suitable. Collaborations with the Ministry of Defence could enhance the credibility of smaller firms and provide substantial growth prospects within the government contracting sphere. The engagement in such projects could also pave the way for future contracts in related sectors, fostering long-term partnerships with governmental entities.

## Notice

The Armoured Vehicle Programmes In-Service Platforms (AVP-ISP) team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MOD"), has placed an amendment to an existing contract (Ref. No. AVPISP/00003) with BAE Global Combat Systems Limited ("BAES GCS") to include Design Services support for the Artillery Systems for the Nineties (AS90) 155mm Field Howitzer, in line with the existing Contract Terms and Conditions. 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: Howitzer.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c28e49-e65d-42e6-ab6c-eb641d0d0773 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2016 - 18 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,323,614 |
| 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 |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS15 8LW |
| 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 | Kingswood |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35322500 - Howitzer

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 07:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c28e49-e65d-42e6-ab6c-eb641d0d0773

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42c28e49-e65d-42e6-ab6c-eb641d0d0773
  18th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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