--- title: "Procurement of Boresight kits and Support for the AJAX team with potential for pan-platform options to buy." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048761" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048761" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048761.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048761.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPPORT (DE&S)" published: "2024-08-02" --- # Procurement of Boresight kits and Support for the AJAX team with potential for pan-platform options to buy. Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPPORT (DE&S) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048761 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048761) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048761.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, is soliciting tenders for the procurement of Boresight kits and support for the AJAX team, with potential options for other platform purchases. This tender is classified under the CPV code for Telescopic sights and falls within the goods category. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage, with a selective procurement method. The deadline to express interest via the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) is 11 September 2024, and the anticipated contract period spans from 2 January 2025 to 10 December 2029. Delivery is expected to take place in Donnington, Telford, located in the region of UKG2. Total contract value is estimated to range between £2,000,000 and £5,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of optical and sighting equipment, particularly those equipped to fulfill the urgent requirement of 50 Boresight kits within the first 4-6 months of the contract. Companies with capabilities in providing through-life support for military equipment will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Furthermore, businesses able to comply with stringent Defence Standards, including cybersecurity measures rated as 'Very Low' risk, stand a strong chance of being selected. The structured procurement approach, which includes a competitive selection via the PQQ and subsequent down-selection to between three and five suppliers, offers a transparent and fair competition, ensuring ample opportunities for qualified suppliers to secure ongoing and possibly expanded contracts. ## Notice DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence) intends to award a contract under DSCPR 2011 by means of competition, for the supply and through-life support of Boresight kits (Boresight and mandrils) for use on several weapon systems/calibres within LEOC (Land Equipment Operating Centre). The AJAX team (an LEOC team) are leading this project as they have a confirmed requirement of 295 Boresight kits with an urgent initial requirement to obtain 50 Boresight kits within 4-6 months of contract award to meet AJAX's IOC (Initial Operating Capability). This contract may also include options to allow other teams to purchase additional quantities in order to fulfil their own requirements in due course. The approximate total quantity of these optional buys is around 400 (these are best current estimates). A Cyber Risk Assessment (RAR-240516A05) has been completed for this project and it has been classed as 'Very Low'. Please review DEFSTAN 05-138 for further information on the control measures associated with this assessment to ensure bidders are able to comply. You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/16840507019078B3D197 by 11/09/2024 The PQQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select to between three and five suppliers and Invite to Tender only those economic operators who successfully complete the PQQ. Quantity or scope: DE&S (Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence) intends to award a contract under DSCPR 2011 by means of competition, for the supply of Boresight kits (Boresight and mandrils) for use on several weapon systems/calibres within LEOC (Land Equipment Operating Centre). The AJAX team (an LEOC team) are leading this project as they have a confirmed requirement of 275 Boresight kits with an urgent initial requirement to obtain 50 Boresight kits within 6 months of contract award to meet AJAX's IOC (Initial Operating Capability). This contract may also include options to allow other teams to purchase additional quantities in order to fulfil their own requirements in due course. The approximate total quantity of these optional buys is around 400 (these are best current estimates). As the other team's requirements are not fully matured, we are unable to quote an exact contract value and duration. Therefore, we estimate the duration to be between 1-5 years, and the overall contract value to be between PS2,000,000 - PS5,000,000, but this will be dependent on the confirmed ranging and scaling of other teams. A Cyber Risk Assessment (RAR-240516A05) has been completed for this project and it has been classed as 'Very Low'. Please review DEFSTAN 05-138 for further information on the control measures associated with this assessment to ensure bidders are able to comply. You may express your interest in this requirement by completing the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) found at: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/16840507019078B3D197 . The PQQ shall be assessed using the selection criteria given within the PQQ and within each question. It is the intention of the Authority to down select to three suppliers and Invite to Tender only those economic operators who successfully complete the PQQ. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024379-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2025 - 10 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPPORT (DE&S) | | 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 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38633000 - Telescopic sights ## Release History - 2 Aug 2024 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024379-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/16840507019078B3D197 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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