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title: "703264453 SWESS HEAVY MATURE ITT - Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice"
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published: "2022-07-06"
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# 703264453 SWESS HEAVY MATURE ITT - Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0b07c7a-cc21-453a-8e74-fe6675cafa7e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued an Invitation to Tender for the "703264453 SWESS HEAVY MATURE" project, classified under the CPV code for telescopic sights. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 5th August 2022. The contract has a total value of £20,000,000, with a minimum value of £2,000,000, and is intended for delivery primarily within the UK, as indicated by the postal code BS34 8JH. The contract period is set to start on 30th November 2022 and will extend until 30th November 2029, following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, applicable for contracts above a certain threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the goods sector, especially those with expertise in developing advanced optical equipment and related services. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate compliance with defence standards will be well-positioned to compete. The involvement of the Ministry of Defence indicates a need for reliable partners capable of delivering high-quality products, which could also open avenues for long-term collaboration in future defence procurement projects.

## Notice

Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice This Notice is to confirm the Invitation To Tender has been issued for the SWESS Heavy Mature to all down selected tenderers. All information can be located in the contract Bidders Notice on the Defence Sourcing Portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8764ea1f-866d-4ae1-8f56-ff03d656a168 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2022 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 Jul 2022 at 14:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8764ea1f-866d-4ae1-8f56-ff03d656a168
- 6 Jul 2022 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8764ea1f-866d-4ae1-8f56-ff03d656a168
- 6 Jul 2022 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8764ea1f-866d-4ae1-8f56-ff03d656a168

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8764ea1f-866d-4ae1-8f56-ff03d656a168
  6th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d0bdf19-61e3-4b39-b9ea-e1704c36ed99
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53691
  DSP Opportunity Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/593c2152-0a1d-4d38-8232-eaa5aa8c4451
  n/a

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