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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-f187c9b2-315a-40f8-b368-ff38ebb5d1f9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a contract for the modification of the SA80 Light Support Weapon (LSW) A2 and its conversion to the SA80 0.22 Small Bore Rifle. This procurement falls under the category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts (CPV code 35300000) and targeted a contract value of £425,168. The contract period runs from 17 September 2020 to 16 September 2023, with the tender stage having ended on 11 September 2020. The work is registered and delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military equipment, weapon systems, or related technological enhancements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular may find this contract suitable for their capabilities, given that the procurement encourages SME participation. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in weapon modification and integration are likely to be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders from the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

A contract for the modification of SA80 Light Support Weapons (LSW) A2 and conversion to the SA80 0.22 Small Bore Rifle. 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/ff603173-ddb0-47bb-a6f4-c41f28fe6aa1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2020 - 16 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £425,168 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £425,168 |
| 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

- 1 Oct 2020 at 05:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff603173-ddb0-47bb-a6f4-c41f28fe6aa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff603173-ddb0-47bb-a6f4-c41f28fe6aa1
  1st October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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