--- title: "Procurement of Boresight kits & Support for AJAX with potential pan-platform options (Contracts Finder)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b24f038-0859-472b-9879-4f0517d07466" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b24f038-0859-472b-9879-4f0517d07466" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b24f038-0859-472b-9879-4f0517d07466.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b24f038-0859-472b-9879-4f0517d07466.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-06" --- # Procurement of Boresight kits & Support for AJAX with potential pan-platform options (Contracts Finder) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b24f038-0859-472b-9879-4f0517d07466 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b24f038-0859-472b-9879-4f0517d07466) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b24f038-0859-472b-9879-4f0517d07466.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) seeks to procure Boresight kits and support services for the AJAX project, with pan-platform options potentially extending to other teams. The procurement, aimed at the Telescopic Sights industry category, is using a selective and restricted procedure. Interested businesses must complete a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by 11th September 2024. The contract is valued between £2,000,000 and £5,000,000, runs from 2nd January 2025 to 10th December 2029, and has a projected initial requirement of 50 kits within 4-6 months of award. The project location includes the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing high-quality Boresight kits for various weapon systems. Ideal candidates are those with expertise in defence equipment manufacturing and through-life support. Given the stringent selection process, competing businesses must demonstrate strong compliance with DEFSTAN 05-138 and a ‘Very Low’ cyber risk rating. The potential for supplementary contracts aligns with long-term growth, allowing expanding companies to gain a foothold in the defence sector and facilitate continued development. ## Notice DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence) intends to award a contract under DSCPR 2011 by means of competition, for the supply and through-life support of Boresight kits (Boresight and mandrils) for use on several weapon systems/calibres within LEOC (Land Equipment Operating Centre). The AJAX team (an LEOC team) are leading this project as they have a confirmed requirement of 295 Boresight kits with an initial requirement to obtain 50 Boresight kits within 4-6 months of contract award to meet AJAX's IOC (Initial Operating Capability). This contract may also include options to allow other teams to purchase additional quantities in order to fulfil their own requirements in due course. The approximate total quantity of these optional buys is around 400 (these are best current estimates). As the other team's requirements are not fully matured, we are unable to quote an exact contract value and duration. Therefore, we estimate the duration to be between 1-5 years, and the overall contract value to be between PS2,000,000 - PS5,000,000, but this will be dependent on the confirmed ranging and scaling of other teams. A Cyber Risk Assessment (RAR-240516A05) has been completed for this project and it has been classed as 'Very Low'. Please review DEFSTAN 05-138 for further information on the control measures associated with this assessment to ensure bidders are able to comply. You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/16840507019078B3D197 . The PQQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select to between three and five suppliers and Invite to Tender only those economic operators who successfully complete the PQQ. Additional information: Contract end date and duration are approximations as they are dependent on variable factors relating to follow-on purchase options of other teams wishing to utilise this contract when fulfilling their own requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f79e09b-71ca-460c-9ecc-cbf5a218eeda | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 10 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 - 6 Aug 2024 at 11:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f79e09b-71ca-460c-9ecc-cbf5a218eeda - 2 Aug 2024 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f79e09b-71ca-460c-9ecc-cbf5a218eeda ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f79e09b-71ca-460c-9ecc-cbf5a218eeda 6th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/16840507019078B3D197 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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