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title: "Update of the LINAPS"
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# Update of the LINAPS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8b02b5e-2a29-447e-9841-62c9117d973b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the update of the Laser Inertial Navigation Artillery Pointing System (LINAPS) in Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the contract value is £14,073,097. The contract period starts on September 6, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those involved in Towed artillery, to compete. Given the limited procurement method used, businesses capable of engaging in negotiated procedures without prior publication would be well-suited. The Ministry of Defence in England is the buyer for this contract, providing a significant opportunity for suppliers in the industry.

## Notice

Contracts Finder notice for the update of the Laser Inertial Navigation Artillery Pointing System (LINAPS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0187b2bf-e0f1-463f-bd84-8e33ba80ad33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,073,097 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,073,097 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35322300 - Towed artillery

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 12:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0187b2bf-e0f1-463f-bd84-8e33ba80ad33
- 4 Apr 2024 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0187b2bf-e0f1-463f-bd84-8e33ba80ad33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0187b2bf-e0f1-463f-bd84-8e33ba80ad33
  4th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/886e21ee-7d04-4b26-947f-78aa253898f2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63ea9b4a-974a-452e-b50a-7b1975aa327e
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