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title: "Contracts Finder Opportunity SWESS Light Battle Sight Framework 1st Entry Opportunity"
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published: "2023-10-16"
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# Contracts Finder Opportunity SWESS Light Battle Sight Framework 1st Entry Opportunity

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac481325-1e37-407f-85f9-3f734f12ea0a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the SWESS Light Battle Sight Framework, a Close Quarter Battle sighting system for the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun. The procurement method is a selective procedure with a tender deadline of 15th November 2023. The contract period runs from 1st March 2024 to 1st March 2030. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and involves goods procurement in the industry category of telescopic sights.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers to provide sighting systems and through-life support under a framework agreement. Businesses in the telescopic sights industry, particularly those specialising in Close Quarter Battle systems, are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement process.

## Notice

The UK Army requires a 'Close Quarter Battle' (CQB) sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in CQB scenarios with the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Light-'CQB'-Sight Project. This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of CQB's and through life support for the duration of the agreement. As stated within the PIN this is a First Opportunity for New and Existing suppliers to tender their products for inclusion within the Existing SWESS Frameworks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42377dd-7368-40ee-840a-384142d08d2b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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

- 16 Oct 2023 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42377dd-7368-40ee-840a-384142d08d2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42377dd-7368-40ee-840a-384142d08d2b
  16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57165
  Contracts Opportunity Listing

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