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title: "Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System"
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# Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ad76820-3444-4f03-beb9-82a526248966

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, is issuing a tender for a "Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System." This three-year contract, valued at £3,400,000, includes an option for a two-year extension. The procurement falls under the towed artillery industry category and is set within the region of Scotland, United Kingdom. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2018 and end on 1st December 2023. The tender period concluded on 9th April 2018.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large-scale service providers specialising in defence and military equipment support. Companies with experience in supply and maintenance of artillery systems or similar technologies would be particularly well-suited to participate, leveraging the extended support period to establish lasting relationships with a key government client. The significant budget allocated to this project may also stimulate further business opportunities within the defence sector, especially for those capable of delivering high-quality services effectively.

## Notice

A three year contract (with an option to extend for a further period of two years) for the provision of equipment support for the Layers Display and Control Unit (LDCU) and Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) components of the Artillery Pointing System (APS) fitted to the 105mm L118 Field Gun. 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: Towed artillery.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20f9945-1f32-4db8-b369-1abee0953ac9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 1 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO MW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35322300 - Towed artillery

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2018 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20f9945-1f32-4db8-b369-1abee0953ac9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e20f9945-1f32-4db8-b369-1abee0953ac9
  13th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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