--- title: "Support Contract for the Automatic Pointing System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe3b9bf3-c9ef-42fb-b472-722875579b13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe3b9bf3-c9ef-42fb-b472-722875579b13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe3b9bf3-c9ef-42fb-b472-722875579b13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe3b9bf3-c9ef-42fb-b472-722875579b13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, ARMOURED VEHICLES PROGRAMMES - ARTILLERY SYSTEMS PROGRAMME" published: "2018-09-17" --- # 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-fe3b9bf3-c9ef-42fb-b472-722875579b13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe3b9bf3-c9ef-42fb-b472-722875579b13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe3b9bf3-c9ef-42fb-b472-722875579b13.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Armoured Vehicles Programmes - Artillery Systems Programme. They are seeking a support contract for the Automatic Pointing System with a budget of £3,400,000. This tender, classified under the CPV code for towed artillery, is currently active and is set to close on 15th September 2018. The contract period is from 28th February 2019 to 28th February 2022, and the services required will be delivered within the United Kingdom and additional territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military equipment support and maintenance, particularly those experienced with artillery systems. Companies with the capability to provide long-term equipment services, including surge repair capabilities, will find this tender suitable. The extension options and additional requirements indicated suggest a growing demand for skilled suppliers in this sector, representing a pathway for business growth in the defence industry. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.11) If yes, description of these 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/f201735f-595a-4156-adf1-952ebd6ac291 | | 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 | 17 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Feb 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 | | 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 - 17 Sep 2018 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f201735f-595a-4156-adf1-952ebd6ac291 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f201735f-595a-4156-adf1-952ebd6ac291 17th September 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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