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title: "Light Gun DA-PDS RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-550dfd6d-4680-4d89-9e31-db5afbc59c90"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-08-15"
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# Light Gun DA-PDS RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-550dfd6d-4680-4d89-9e31-db5afbc59c90

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement for a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems. The project falls under the Land Domain category and aims to appoint a Design Authority (DA) for the L118 LG capability until the Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2030. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 9th September 2022.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in Towed artillery to participate. Businesses with expertise in artillery systems and design authority services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The location for delivery spans various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World.

## Notice

The MOD is conducting a new market analysis exercise for a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems. This is a project within the Land Domain. MOD require a Design Authority (DA) for the L118 LG capability (field and ceremonial variants); to ensure its availability, reliability, and maintainability until Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db15a83-87d3-4a4d-be66-d11d34bbb482 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 35322300 - Towed artillery

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2022 at 09:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db15a83-87d3-4a4d-be66-d11d34bbb482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8db15a83-87d3-4a4d-be66-d11d34bbb482
  15th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c6481c5-254d-469a-9009-e5f3460d6986
  n/a

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