--- title: "Shotgun System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3001d755-0c95-42c7-be52-ed79cabb0251" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3001d755-0c95-42c7-be52-ed79cabb0251" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3001d755-0c95-42c7-be52-ed79cabb0251.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3001d755-0c95-42c7-be52-ed79cabb0251.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)" published: "2017-08-20" --- # Shotgun System Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3001d755-0c95-42c7-be52-ed79cabb0251 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3001d755-0c95-42c7-be52-ed79cabb0251) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3001d755-0c95-42c7-be52-ed79cabb0251.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) for the project titled "Shotgun System". This tender falls under the classification of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a total value of £450,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 September 2017. The shotguns are to be delivered to the South West region of the United Kingdom by March 2019, with the contract period extending from November 2018 to November 2021. The procurement method is a selective procedure, allowing only pre-qualified suppliers to participate. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in defence equipment, particularly those involved in manufacturing firearms or related accessories. Companies that can provide trial shotguns and demonstrate their capabilities during user trials are encouraged to participate, making this a suitable venture for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the defence sector. Suppliers will also have opportunities for future contracts related to additional weapon capabilities and support services, fostering long-term growth in a competitive market. ## Notice The project covers the procurement of a shotgun with options to increase the shotgun capability and purchase further ammunition in the future, if needed. The shotgun must be capable of being used as a breaching device with one barrel and should be capable of changing its barrel in order to be accurate to a range of 100 metres. The shotgun will be bought initially as a breaching device with scope to add in additional capability at long range in the future dependent on need. It must be capable of firing a range of ammunition, (capable of accepting standard 3 inch shell length ammunition) and must be capable of holding at least 8 rounds and must be semi-automatic with adjustable gas. The contract is for the initial procurement of 100 breaching shotguns that are fit for purpose, and safe and suitable for service to be delivered by March 2019. It will also cover the purchasing of technical publications (in AESPS format), a training T3 package, as well as an initial spares pack for agility in repairs and support during the training period.The contract will also include a provision for engineering support on a tasking Pro-Forma basis for the 3 years following delivery. The contract will also include options to extend and purchase additional weapons including the longer range capability and additional spares and support. Bidders will need to provide 10 weapons for user trials alongside their tender. Trials will test the full capability of the shotgun. Tenderers will be given a nominal contribution towards the cost of weapons but it is expected the majority of trial weapons will be returned to bidders. Suppliers will be down selected from the PQQ to 6 operators who will be invited to tender. Following the phase 1 paper based evaluation, 3 bidders will be taken through to phase 2 user trials. The phase 1 evaluation is expected to be concluded in early January 2018 and it is essential that bidders selected to participate in phase 2 trials will have the weapons available in the UK for the trials by the end of February 2018. Failure to make the weapons available in time for the phase 2 trials will result in the bidder being excluded from further participation in the competition. A separate competition will be run with Defence General Munitions (DGM) for the ammunition required for the Shotgun system. 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: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd202156-3495-40df-91ca-f8a0b9f3ae30 | | 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 | 20 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) | | 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 - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts ## Release History - 20 Aug 2017 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd202156-3495-40df-91ca-f8a0b9f3ae30 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd202156-3495-40df-91ca-f8a0b9f3ae30 20th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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