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title: "Ring Sights In-Service Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055cf7"
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# Ring Sights In-Service Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055cf7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Ring Sights In-Service Support." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of weapon systems (CPV code 50842000). The contract is set to commence in January 2026 and extends for up to five years, with an estimated value of £250,000. This tender was conducted under a limited procurement method, allowing for an award without prior publication due to technical reasons, as the needed services are specific and require expertise that only the original equipment manufacturer, Ring Sights Defence Group Ltd, can provide. The award status was marked as active on 10th July 2025, and the contract value was noted as £211,250. The contract's delivery region is specified as UKJ22.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in the in-service support of weapon systems, particularly those with proprietary know-how and technical expertise akin to Ring Sights Defence Group Ltd. Such firms can leverage opportunities of this nature by highlighting their unique capabilities, certifications, and past performance in handling complex technical projects related to defence systems. Companies in the defence industry with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) status or those holding unique technical knowledge would be best suited to compete in such specialised contracts, allowing them to expand their service portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with key government entities such as the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Ring Sights In-Service Support Contract

### Procurement Information

1. The Lethality & Protect Team part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to award a contract of up to five years to Ring Sights Defence Group Ltd for Contracting services for the Ring Sights Provision of In-Service Support from January 2026 with an estimated value of 250K. 2. This Procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023). It is considered this Contract be placed under Chapter 3, Section 41 - Direct Award Specials Cases (1)(a) of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA 2023). This is for Technical Reasons in accordance with: Schedule. 5 para. 7. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- (a)a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works, and (b)the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. 3. L&P cannot contract with another economic entity as the performance of the Contract requires access to technical information and the necessity to use specific Know-how expertise to carry out the requirement of repairs and post design service elements. Ring Sights Defence Group Ltd hold the specific know-how, tools and means needed to meet the MOD's In-Service Support (ISS) requirement concerning the sights. In addition, Ring Sights are the DA (Design Authority and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038964-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £211,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RING SIGHTS DEFENCE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038964-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.co.uk

## Provenance

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