--- title: "Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME" published: "2018-11-03" --- # Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9df12e8e-3093-4c0c-90df-14d52fbf3834.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of Muzzle Velocity Radar units for the L118 Light Gun. This tender, titled "Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun," falls under the goods category within the towed artillery industry and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method is a selective (restricted) procedure, and the contract is expected to be valued at £4,000,000. The tender period ended on 2nd November 2018, with the contract period running from 1st November 2019 to 1st November 2024, including logistic support for three years following delivery. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence and military equipment. Companies with expertise in radar systems, logistics, and integration services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the need for technical integration with existing military systems and long-term support. The authority encourages SMEs to participate, indicating a commitment to fostering local business engagement within this sector, which can lead to further contracts and partnerships in the defence industry. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short Description of the Contract or Purchase: Instead of: Artillery Systems Project Team requires 150 x Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR) units to be built and delivered. They will need to be integrated successfully with the LINAPS system situated on the L118 Light Gun. A period of 3 years logistic support will also be required following delivery. Read: Artillery Systems Project Team requires up to 150 x Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR) units to be built and delivered. They will need to be integrated successfully with the LINAPS system situated on the L118 Light Gun. A period of 3 years logistic support will also be required following delivery. Place of text to be modified: Total Quantity or Scope: Instead of: The proposed Contract is for the purchase of 150 Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR). Support is required until for 3 years following delivery. Read: The proposed Contract is for the purchase of up to 150 Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR). Support is required for 3 years following delivery. Place of text to be modified: If yes, description of these options: Instead of: The initial contract will be for the procurement, integration and test of 6 Muzzle Velocity Radars. Options will be included for the procurement and integration of a further 144 Muzzle Velocity Radars and 3 years of support. Read: The initial contract will be for the procurement, integration and test of up to 6 Muzzle Velocity Radars. Options will be included for the procurement and integration of up to a further 144 Muzzle Velocity Radars and 3 years of support. Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. Electronic Trading Potential suppliers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading using the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool. All payments for Contractor Deliverables under the Contract shall only be made via CP&F. You can find details on CP&F at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system. Cyber Risk Leve 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/b8f7ccaa-c4d4-4219-955c-662752cb114e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 1 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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, 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35322300 - Towed artillery ## Release History - 3 Nov 2018 at 16:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f7ccaa-c4d4-4219-955c-662752cb114e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8f7ccaa-c4d4-4219-955c-662752cb114e 3rd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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