--- title: "Shotgun System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6882905-7cf0-4cae-b21c-45acfd74d640" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6882905-7cf0-4cae-b21c-45acfd74d640" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6882905-7cf0-4cae-b21c-45acfd74d640.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6882905-7cf0-4cae-b21c-45acfd74d640.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)" published: "2017-09-04" --- # Shotgun System Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6882905-7cf0-4cae-b21c-45acfd74d640 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6882905-7cf0-4cae-b21c-45acfd74d640) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6882905-7cf0-4cae-b21c-45acfd74d640.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) division, is initiating a tender for a "Shotgun System" as part of its procurement for weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th September 2017. The contract, valued at £450,000, will cover the initial purchase of 100 breaching shotguns to be delivered by March 2019, alongside ongoing support and training provisions. This opportunity is relevant to suppliers located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence sector, especially those specialising in weaponry and ammunition. Businesses capable of providing technical publications, a training package, and engineering support are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, companies should be prepared to supply weapons for user trials, which will evaluate the shotguns' capabilities, potentially allowing for further business growth in related areas of defence supply and support services. ## Notice 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. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The project covers the procurement of a shotgun with options to increase the shotgun capability and purchase further ammunition in the future, if needed. The shotgun must be capable of being used as a breaching device with one barrel and should be capable of changing its barrel in order to be accurate to a range of 100 metres. The shotgun will be bought initially as a breaching device with scope to add in additional capability at long range in the future dependent on need. It must be capable of firing a range of ammunition, (capable of accepting standard 3 inch shell length ammunition) and must be capable of holding at least 8 rounds and must be semi-automatic with adjustable gas. The contract is for the initial procurement of 100 breaching shotguns that are fit for purpose, and safe and suitable for service to be delivered by March 2019. It will also cover the purchasing of technical publications (in AESPS format), a training T3 package, as well as an initial spares pack for agility in repairs and support during the training period.The contract will also include a provision for engineering support on a tasking Pro-Forma basis for the 3 years following delivery. The contract will also include options to extend and purchase additional weapons including the longer range capability and additional spares and support. Bidders will need to provide 10 weapons for user trials alongside their tender. Trials will test the full capability of the shotgun. Tenderers will be given a nominal contribution towards the cost of weapons but it is expected the majority of trial weapons will be returned to bidders. Suppliers will be down selected from the PQQ to 6 operators who will be invited to tender. Following the phase 1 paper based evaluation, 3 b 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: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30bc816-e1ed-4433-a1b0-383a1af25bbb | | 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 | 4 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 30 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) | | 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 - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts ## Release History - 4 Sep 2017 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30bc816-e1ed-4433-a1b0-383a1af25bbb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30bc816-e1ed-4433-a1b0-383a1af25bbb 4th September 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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