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title: "24 Hour Digital Lethality"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a9d5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-04-23"
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# 24 Hour Digital Lethality

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a9d5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the project titled "24 Hour Digital Lethality," which falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. This procurement, classified as goods, aims to develop an advanced sight/fire control system for the Close Combat rifle, intended to enhance operational effectiveness under various conditions. The procurement is in its planning stage, with key activities expected in May and June 2021, suggesting significant development timelines ahead. Interested businesses can find more details and express their interest through an e-Tendering system hosted on the Ministry of Defence's procurement platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the defence and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in weapon systems, optical devices, and user-interface technology. Companies with expertise in developing advanced combat equipment and systems that improve operational efficiency and accuracy will find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. By participating in this procurement process, businesses have the potential to engage in substantial contracts and partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, ultimately contributing to the advancement of military technology.

## Notice

24 Hour Digital Lethality The aim of this project is to develop a weapon and sight/ fire control system for the next Close Combat rifle to replace the in-service SA80. This PIN relates to the sight/ fire control element of the system and not the weapon. The sight/ fire control system should be able to increase the probability of an incapacitating hit on a protected target at various ranges during daytime as the threshold and at night and in inclement weather as the objective requirement. This system should significantly reduce the cognitive burden on the operator and potentially be able to be retrofitted to the existing SA80. Ideally, the system will work in all environments that the current Lightweight Day Sight does. We expect the system to already be under development, with a physical demonstration being requested in May/Jun 2021. At this initial stage, we accept the sighting system may be integrated with a demonstration weapon platform provided by the supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008804-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008804-2021

## Provenance

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