--- title: "Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME" published: "2018-10-01" --- # Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2d18874-3153-4fc0-889c-f8f49bcbc118.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme, is currently conducting a tender for a support contract titled "Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System". This procurement is classified under the towed artillery industry category and is based in Bristol, UK. The tender is at the active stage with a deadline for submissions set for 1st October 2018, and the contract period is projected to commence on 30th November 2018, lasting until 1st December 2023, with an option for a two-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in equipment support services, particularly those specialising in defence and military technologies. Companies capable of providing support for artillery systems would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract's comprehensive nature may appeal to larger organisations with adequate resources to manage the operational complexities involved. The estimated contract value of £3.4 million suggests a substantial investment, making this an attractive opportunity for eligible suppliers in the relevant sectors. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Options Instead of: An option is included to extend the period of support by an additional two (2) years. Read: Two options are included: to extend the period of support by an additional two (2) years, and to provide a surge capability for additional repairs. Other additional information: 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 A three year contract (with an option to extend for a further period of two years) for the provision of equipment support for the Layers Display and Control Unit (LDCU) and Inertial Navigation Unit (INU) components of the Artillery Pointing System (APS) fitted to the 105mm L118 Field Gun. 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/cbfdc6d9-039e-4b80-8056-c5f21210d38d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2018 - 1 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,400,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35322300 - Towed artillery ## Release History - 1 Oct 2018 at 10:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfdc6d9-039e-4b80-8056-c5f21210d38d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfdc6d9-039e-4b80-8056-c5f21210d38d 1st October 2018 - 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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