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title: "703437450, SWESS Light Inline Sight"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0325c5"
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published: "2022-03-24"
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# 703437450, SWESS Light Inline Sight

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0325c5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a procurement process for the SWESS Light Inline Sight, a telescopic sighting system required for the UK Army's L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun. This tender, valued at £20 million, is in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 2nd May 2022. The procurement process is selective and follows a restricted method, with an initial procurement of three sights per participating economic operator and the potential for additional purchases. Delivery is expected within the United Kingdom over a contract period of up to five years, included in a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in defence equipment, optics, and support services. Businesses that offer innovative sighting technologies or complementary support solutions would be well-placed to compete. Suppliers must register on the eSourcing portal and express their interest in this opportunity, following detailed requirements stated in the invitation to tender. The structured evaluation process ensures that compliant economic operators can secure contracts under the framework agreement, paving the way for long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The UK Army requires an 'In-Line' sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in all light conditions out to the range of the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Light-'In-Line'-Sight Project. This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of I-Line Sight and through life support for the duration of the agreement. Quantity or scope: The Initial procurement of 3 In-Line Sights per economic operator who are added to the Framework Agreement with costed options for the purchase of an additional In-Line Sights (maximum 1000) 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/007979-2022 |
| 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 11:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007979-2022

## Provenance

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