Published date: 16 October 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 15 November 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Telescopic sights - 38633000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

tender_374505/1269885

Published date

16 October 2023

Closing date

15 November 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 March 2024

Contract end date

1 March 2030

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The UK Army requires a 'Close Quarter Battle' (CQB) sighting system that can be used on the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) to enable the Operator to view and engage targets in CQB scenarios with the weapon. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Light-'CQB'-Sight Project.

This Framework Agreement will include Costed Options for additional Purchases of CQB's and through life support for the duration of the agreement.

As stated within the PIN this is a First Opportunity for New and Existing suppliers to tender their products for inclusion within the Existing SWESS Frameworks

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Mod NH3 Cedar 2b Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

gemma.parkin125@mod.gov.uk