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title: "703437450-Contracts Finder Opportunity"
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# 703437450-Contracts Finder Opportunity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5034c332-2ab2-4ae2-b4b0-e07753364cb6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for a procurement titled "703437450-Contracts Finder Opportunity" related to telescopic sights, with a total contract value of £20 million. The tender process is currently active and uses a selective procurement method, opting for a restricted procedure above the threshold. The tender period concludes on 12 August 2022, and the contract is set to commence on 30 November 2022, lasting until 30 November 2029. The delivery addresses for this procurement extend across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, highlighting the broad reach of this opportunity.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing or supplying optical equipment or similar goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can leverage their agility and innovation to compete effectively against larger firms. Companies well-suited for this tender will have expertise in goods related to defence and sight technologies, positioning them advantageously to fulfil the requirements set by the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

This Notice is to confirm the Invitation To Tender has been issued for the SWESS Light Inline Sight to all down selected tenderers. All information can be located in the contract Bidders Notice on the Defence Sourcing Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13123ff3-0e1d-4d92-928a-8d028e7908c4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38633000 - Telescopic sights

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13123ff3-0e1d-4d92-928a-8d028e7908c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13123ff3-0e1d-4d92-928a-8d028e7908c4
  11th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d324ef29-3ed8-4d11-8563-2e410cb93327
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53719
  DSP Opportunity Notice

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