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title: "Ring Sights In-Service Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f797"
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# Ring Sights In-Service Support

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f797

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Ring Sights In-Service Support" has been completed, involving Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) as the buying organisation located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract, part of the defence and security industry, focuses on the in-service support of Ring Sight Optical Systems, including spares and repairs. It was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, indicating a below-threshold procurement process. Key dates include the contract signing on 20th November 2025 and the commencement on 1st February 2026, with an end date set for 31st January 2031.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the repair and maintenance of security and defence materials. The contract has been awarded to Ring Sights Defence Group Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Rye, United Kingdom. Businesses with expertise in optical systems maintenance and a strong understanding of defence materials could benefit from similar contracts, especially where bespoke technical services are required without the need for competitive bidding. Hence, companies operating in the defence sector that can offer specialised services are well-suited to compete for such opportunities.

## Notice

In-Service Support of Ring Sight Optical Systems including Spares and Repairs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083726-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £202,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083726-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083726-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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