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title: "703385450-C-sUAS SWS CAN CF"
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# 703385450-C-sUAS SWS CAN CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f870efd-48d5-4784-94e9-98890f7b0a2c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement and support of Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sight (CsUAS-SWS) valued at £20,000,000 through a selective Restricted procedure. The contract, titled "703385450-C-sUAS SWS CAN CF", involves the provision of a smart weapon sight to increase the Probability of Hit (POH) against small UAS at ranges up to 600m. The contract period runs from 7th March 2023 to 7th March 2028, and the tender period ended on 1st March 2023. The Ministry of Defence is located at MoD Abbey Wood, Bristol, England, within the industry category of Telescopic sights.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses well-versed in manufacturing smart weapon sights to enhance hit probability against small UAS at specified ranges. Given the lucrative nature of the contract with a substantial value of £20,000,000 and the Ministry of Defence as the buyer, suppliers experienced in defence equipment production are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage. Businesses interested in portable capabilities and rail-based weapon systems should explore this opportunity for potential business growth.

## Notice

The Procurement and Support Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft System Smart Weapon Sight (CsUAS-SWS) via Framework Agreement. The User requires a smart weapon sight capable of increasing Probability of Hit (POH) against small UAS at ranges up to 600m utilising ballistically calculated coincident shot release. The sight shall be used on the weapons: L85A2/A3, AR10 and AR15, via a STANAG 4694 rail. To provide a portable capability the system including ancillaries must have a mass of no more than 2kg.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebfa2fe-5376-4154-b5b8-5054bc44f83e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 7 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIKING ARMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38633000 - Telescopic sights

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2023 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebfa2fe-5376-4154-b5b8-5054bc44f83e

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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ebfa2fe-5376-4154-b5b8-5054bc44f83e
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## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

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