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title: "703439450, SWESS Light Nght Sight"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0325c0"
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published: "2022-03-24"
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# 703439450, SWESS Light Nght Sight

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0325c0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of 'SWESS Light Night Sight' systems intended for use on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). This procurement, classified under the goods category and specifically focusing on telescopic sights, has an estimated value of £20 million and allows for the initial purchase of three night sights per economic operator, with options for additional purchases (up to 800 units) specified in the contract. The tender submission period closes on 2nd May 2022. This process will be conducted through a selective procurement method, utilising an e-Tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in military or optical equipment supply, particularly those able to meet the technical and economic criteria outlined in the tender specifications. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or providing support for night vision technology, as well as those capable of fulfilling large-scale procurement contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in this framework agreement could lead to ongoing business relationships with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing market presence and potential revenue streams.

## Notice

The UK Army requires a 'Night' sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in 'low-light' to 'zero-light' conditions out to the range of the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System 'Night'-Sight Project. This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of Night Sights and through life support for the duration of the agreement. Quantity or scope: The Initial procurement of 3 Night Sights per economic operator who are added to the Framework Agreement with costed options for the purchase of an additional Night Sights (maximum 800) 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/007974-2022 |
| 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 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007974-2022

## Provenance

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