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title: "Light Gun DA-PDS RFI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fbabe8de-8cee-45d6-b593-4bb8e09d3741"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-08-15"
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# Light Gun DA-PDS RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbabe8de-8cee-45d6-b593-4bb8e09d3741

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a procurement opportunity titled "Light Gun DA-PDS RFI" for a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems within the Land Domain. The procurement is in the planning stage with an engagement end date set for September 9, 2022. The project involves acquiring a Design Authority for the L118 LG capability until the Out of Service Date of 2030. The project falls under the industry category of Towed Artillery and the procurement process is initiated as a tender.

This procurement process by the Ministry of Defence presents a potential business opportunity for companies involved in Artillery Systems. Businesses that specialize in providing Design Authority services for field and ceremonial variants could be well-suited to compete. The project delivery addresses include locations in the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. Although the tender is currently in the planning stage, interested parties should prepare to engage before the upcoming deadline to participate in this market analysis exercise.

## Notice

The MOD is conducting a new market analysis exercise for a future Light Gun project for Artillery Systems. This is a project within the Land Domain. MOD require a Design Authority (DA) for the L118 LG capability (field and ceremonial variants); to ensure its availability, reliability, and maintainability until Out of Service Date (OSD) of 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1cf708-4b0c-49e7-bb9c-7751a2c95653 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35322300 - Towed artillery

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2022 at 09:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1cf708-4b0c-49e7-bb9c-7751a2c95653
- 12 Aug 2022 at 13:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff7d99f-4ca8-4200-a5c0-d532553eb7fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1cf708-4b0c-49e7-bb9c-7751a2c95653
  15th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fff7d99f-4ca8-4200-a5c0-d532553eb7fd
  12th August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1a416b7-62f8-4dcc-8a03-5818682485ad
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