--- title: "704942450A - Modification to Lipless Firing Needle Assembly CF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5a9f163f-2d15-482e-b485-2a0de1f5ba29" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a9f163f-2d15-482e-b485-2a0de1f5ba29" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a9f163f-2d15-482e-b485-2a0de1f5ba29.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a9f163f-2d15-482e-b485-2a0de1f5ba29.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-07-24" --- # 704942450A - Modification to Lipless Firing Needle Assembly CF Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a9f163f-2d15-482e-b485-2a0de1f5ba29 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5a9f163f-2d15-482e-b485-2a0de1f5ba29) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5a9f163f-2d15-482e-b485-2a0de1f5ba29.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a single-source contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Ltd for the manufacture and supply of 400 modified Firing Needle Assemblies for the Challenger 2 main battle tank. The contract, valued at 578,898 GBP, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication and includes a standstill period that ended on August 3, 2023. The contract period spans from September 25, 2023, to March 31, 2025. The procurement process falls under the main procurement category of goods and is suitable for SMEs. This tender opportunity with the Ministry of Defence presents a chance for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying safety-critical components for military vehicles to compete. Companies with expertise in producing items like modified Firing Needle Assemblies for main battle tanks would be well-suited to pursue this opportunity. The contract, awarded using a negotiated procedure, provides a clear timeline and financial details, offering a structured pathway for business growth in the defence industry. ## Notice The Defence Equipment & Support Land Equipment Vehicle Support Team (VST), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a single source contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) ltd for the manufacture and supply of quantity 400 modified Firing Needle Assemblies (FNA) for the L30A1 (120mm) gun of the Challenger 2 (CR2) main battle tank. It is considered that this Contract can be placed under Regulation 16 (1) (a) (ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations on a Single Source basis with RBSL for Technical Reasons. The FNA is a safety critical internal component of the 120mm L30A1 CR2 gun and requires modification to the current design to prevent obturation failure. This modification is a safety requirement that must be fulfilled to ensure the safe functioning of the L30A1 CR2 Main Armament during operation. RBSL are the Design Authority (DA) and the Original Equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the CR2 and have been the sole supplier of FNAs throughout the life of the L30A1 gun. They have been involved in the development of the L30A1 Weapon System from its inception and possess technical information relating to the Weapon TVE Monitoring system, of which the FNA forms part of. In addition to the Firing Needle Assembly (FNA), the Weapons TVE Monitoring system consists of two interfacing units which interact with the Weapon: - Tube Vent Electrical Display Unit (TVEDU) - Tube Vent Electrical Contactor unit (TVECU) These two units are both procured and/or repaired through RBSL, and the Authority does not have access to the full technical information relating to their design specification. This information is required to ensure that the FNA is built to the correct standard as required to interact with the Weapon TVE Monitoring system and RBSL is the only supplier with this necessary technical information. Without the necessary technical information, there is the risk of misfires, causing a safety issue that would put the crew at risk during Operations. This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency. If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fe4306-7d31-4a11-9c4a-7a2a0faf7f63 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 24 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £578,899 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50630000 - Repair and maintenance services of military vehicles ## Release History - 24 Jul 2023 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fe4306-7d31-4a11-9c4a-7a2a0faf7f63 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06fe4306-7d31-4a11-9c4a-7a2a0faf7f63 24th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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