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title: "713887451 - GSA9 Tender Notice - UK4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e84b"
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# 713887451 - GSA9 Tender Notice - UK4

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e84b

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has issued a tender notice (ID: 010336-2025) for In-Service Support & Post-Design Services for Gun System Automation Mk9 (GSA9). This tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 22 April 2025, and the final tender submission period closing on 31 December 2025. The competitive flexible procedure will be used, with an initial Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PSQ) stage to shortlist suppliers, followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for those selected. The estimated contract value is £21,000,000, and the contract period will run from 1 March 2026 to 28 February 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in logistical management, technical support, design authority, obsolescence management, system health checks, and related services. Companies with strong capabilities in quality management, especially those holding ISO 9001:2015 certification, will be well-positioned to compete. The two-stage procedure allows for a fair and comprehensive evaluation of suppliers, making it an excellent chance for well-prepared businesses to secure a lucrative contract with a central government authority.

## Notice

In-Service Support & Post-Design Services for Gun System Automation Mk9 (GSA9). The support solution will be structured to provide the following services: Logistics Management Technical Support Design Authority Obsolescence Management System Health Checks Safety & Environmental Management Documentation Management Quality Management Software Management Project Management, Meetings & Reporting Configuration Control Test Facilities & Equipment Security Management Provide facility for ad-hoc tasks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010336-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 31 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000,000 |
| Lots value | £21,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 11:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010336-2025
- 27 Feb 2025 at 11:17 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007368-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010336-2025
  20th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007368-2025
  27th February 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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