Published date: 9 November 2023

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 8 December 2023

Contract summary

Industry

  • Shells - 35331200

Location of contract

Any region

Procurement reference

tender_398110/1280688

Published date

9 November 2023

Closing date

8 December 2023

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Request For Information:-


The Authority is currently looking to procure the following.

1. The user requires a 105mm Illumination shell for the 105mm calibre L118 Light Gun to provide illumination in the white visual spectrum in support of the war fighting Division, STRIKE and armoured infantry (AI) brigades, Airborne Task Force, Lead Commando Group and Reserve.

2. Must be compatible with the current fuze and charges used with the in Service 105mm Illum shell (L43).
- L163 Fuze
- Charges L35, L36 & L45.


3. The fuzed Illumination projectile shall be compatible with the in-service L118 Light Gun barrel.


4. The fuzed Illumination projectile shall deliver target effect at a range equal to or greater than 15700m.

5. After expulsion of the illumination components shall provide Illumination in the visible (0.4 to 0.7μm) spectrum.

State your product capability regarding the below;
- Brightness measured in Candelas.
- Non flickering circular range
- Illumination burn time characteristics.


If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 8th December 2023

Please submit your response to Michelle.Seymour102@mod.gov.uk

About the buyer

Address

DGM Fir 1C, Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

michelle.seymour102@mod.gov.uk