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title: "703440450-CN SWESS Light Battle Sight"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0325bf"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-03-24"
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# 703440450-CN SWESS Light Battle Sight

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0325bf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of the SWESS Light Battle Sight, addressing a need for 'Close Quarter Battle' sighting systems suitable for the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically telescopic sights, with a total value of £20 million. The tender is in the active stage and submissions must be completed by 2nd May 2022. Interested parties should register for the e-Tendering system and can access further details online.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector and those specialised in manufacturing precision optical equipment. Companies that manufacture telescopic sights and have experience in delivering military equipment are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. With the option for additional purchases of up to 1500 units and support throughout the contract duration, successful bidders can significantly expand their market presence and revenue prospects.

## Notice

The UK Army requires a 'Close Quarter Battle' (CQB) sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in CQB scenarios with the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Light-'CQB'-Sight Project. This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of CQB's and through life support for the duration of the agreement. Quantity or scope: The Initial procurement of 3 Battle Sights per economic operator who are added to the Framework Agreement with costed options for the purchase of an additional Battle Sights (maximum 1500) together with the through life support of the system across all economic operators under the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007973-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38633000 - Telescopic sights

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 11:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007973-2022

## Provenance

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