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title: "Modification of SA80 Light Support Weapon (LSW) A2 and Conversion to SA80 0.22 Small Bore Rifle"
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# Modification of SA80 Light Support Weapon (LSW) A2 and Conversion to SA80 0.22 Small Bore Rifle

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d32c3bbd-b4d9-4b9d-a507-6866057c335c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully awarded a contract for the "Modification of SA80 Light Support Weapon (LSW) A2 and Conversion to SA80 0.22 Small Bore Rifle." This procurement falls under the weapons, ammunition and associated parts industry category, with a total value of £386,423. The contract period spans from 17 September 2020 to 16 September 2023, and the procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender process concluded on 5 May 2020, and the contract will serve a delivery address located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in military equipment and modifications. Businesses with expertise in weapons systems, supply chain management, or those offering innovative solutions in safety and performance enhancements will likely find this contract appealing. SMEs looking to engage with the Ministry of Defence should position themselves to benefit from future related tenders and forge partnerships that can enhance their growth within the defence industry.

## Notice

Contract awarded for the Modification of the in-service SA80 Light Support Weapon (LSW) A2 and Conversion to SA80 0.22 Small Bore Rifle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c661d838-0087-44ec-a8b3-7cba3af0bab1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 16 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £386,423 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £386,423 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSAF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2020 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c661d838-0087-44ec-a8b3-7cba3af0bab1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c661d838-0087-44ec-a8b3-7cba3af0bab1
  16th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd6a531c-cc6f-4b16-a83b-fe478c0020c5
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90db5f91-2dbf-4736-9c8c-43c36ef9ef8d

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