Procurement of a Muzzle Velocity Radar for L118 Light Gun

Contract summary

Industry

• Towed artillery - 35322300

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£4,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP67703755

Published date

3 November 2018

Closing date

2 November 2018

Contract start date

1 November 2019

Contract end date

1 November 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice:
Place of text to be modified: Short Description of the Contract or Purchase:
Instead of: Artillery Systems Project Team requires 150 x Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR) units to be built and delivered. They will need to be integrated successfully with the LINAPS system situated on the L118 Light Gun. A period of 3 years logistic support will also be required following delivery.
Read: Artillery Systems Project Team requires up to 150 x Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR) units to be built and delivered. They will need to be integrated successfully with the LINAPS system situated on the L118 Light Gun. A period of 3 years logistic support will also be required following delivery.
Place of text to be modified: Total Quantity or Scope:
Instead of: The proposed Contract is for the purchase of 150 Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR). Support is required until for 3 years following delivery.
Read: The proposed Contract is for the purchase of up to 150 Muzzle Velocity Radar (MVR). Support is required for 3 years following delivery.
Place of text to be modified: If yes, description of these options:
Instead of: The initial contract will be for the procurement, integration and test of 6 Muzzle Velocity Radars. Options will be included for the procurement and integration of a further 144 Muzzle Velocity Radars and 3 years of support.
Read: The initial contract will be for the procurement, integration and test of up to 6 Muzzle Velocity Radars. Options will be included for the procurement and integration of up to a further 144 Muzzle Velocity Radars and 3 years of support.
Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification.

Electronic Trading

Potential suppliers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading using the Contracting, Purchasing and Finance (CP&F) electronic procurement tool. All payments for Contractor Deliverables under the Contract shall only be made via CP&F. You can find details on CP&F at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-system.

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More information

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About the buyer

Address

Elm 3a, NH4, #4325
Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
UK

Telephone

+443067982005

Email

elinor.wood112@mod.gov.uk