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title: "Procurement and in-service support of Fused Target Locator (FTL) and associated ancillaries."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036aea"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-09-23"
---

# Procurement and in-service support of Fused Target Locator (FTL) and associated ancillaries.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036aea

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a UK government organisation, has awarded a contract to Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd for the procurement and in-service support of Fused Target Locators (FTL) and associated ancillaries. The contract, valued at £191,000,000, was signed on September 22, 2022. The procurement method used was selective, with negotiation and publication of a contract notice. The primary procurement category is goods, specifically telescopic sights, and the contract is for a five-year period.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the defence industry, particularly those involved in supplying telescopic sights and related equipment. Companies with experience in negotiated procurement processes and providing in-service support would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves a substantial order quantity of FTLs and associated items, offering the potential for long-term business growth and partnership opportunities with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Dismounted Close Combat programme team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has placed a five-year contract with Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Limited (TA - Edgar Brothers) for the procurement of an estimated 1200 Fused Target Locator (FTL) and associated ancillaries, estimated value of PS191,000,000 Ex Vat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026675-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £191,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38633000 - Telescopic sights

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2022 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026675-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edgarbrothers.com
- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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