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title: "Support Contract for the Artillery Pointing System (APS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-467e32ff-fd0c-4b09-b1ef-b5a975c02013"
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# Support Contract for the Artillery Pointing System (APS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-467e32ff-fd0c-4b09-b1ef-b5a975c02013

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process for a Support Contract for the Artillery Pointing System (APS), valued at £3,000,000, using a limited procurement method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. This tender, classified under the CPV code for towed artillery, is based in Scotland and the tender period ends on 26th June 2018. The contract is set to begin on 1st November 2018 and will last until 1st November 2021.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses involved in defence services, particularly those specialising in military equipment support and maintenance. Companies that are adept in providing technical expertise or have prior experience in the defence sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thus enabling them to expand their operations in a competitive market.

## Notice

TRANSPARENCY NOTICE ONLY: Tender released for the Support Contract for the Artillery Pointing System (APS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48b8376-0eab-4510-a69a-7e292376f36c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 1 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35322300 - Towed artillery

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2018 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48b8376-0eab-4510-a69a-7e292376f36c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48b8376-0eab-4510-a69a-7e292376f36c
  25th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:158491-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0#id5-VI.
  Voluntary Transparency Notice

## Notice URLs

- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:158491-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0#id5-VI

## Provenance

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