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Procurement of the C8 Safe Blank Firing System

Purchase
Weapons
ammunition and associated parts
South West (UKK1)
Published value
£1,500,000
Submission deadline 14 Feb 2021, 23:59 GMT
Lots published0
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Tenderline Synopsis: Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC): "Procurement of the C8 Safe Blank Firing System". Published status: active. Published value: £1,500,000. Lot information not published. Recorded submission deadline: 14 Feb 2021, 23:59 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityMinistry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)Scope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
Closed
14 Feb 2021, 23:59 GMT
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)£1,500,000
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)
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Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityMinistry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statusactive
Framework / DPSNot published
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
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Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
Last source update5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
Recurring procurementNo
ClassificationPurchase, Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Delivery area
South West (UKK1)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-0287db
What is being bought
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts. The procurement of a Suppressor and Safe Blank Firing System for the C8 Rifle that includes mechanisms to disrupt the feed of and safely capture live rounds. The system will include a suitable interface to allow Level 1 (User) fitment and removal of a SBFS and suppressor without the requirement for tools. Note: It is recommended that potential suppliers refer to the DPQQ for full information. Quantity or scope: The procurement of a Suppressor and Safe Blank Firing System for the C8 Rifle that includes mechanisms to disrupt the feed of and safely capture live rounds. The system will include a suitable interface to allow Level 1 (User) fitment and removal of a SBFS and suppressor without the requirement for tools. The Full Operating Quantity is yet to be quantified however the current estimated through-life consumption quantity of SBFS for the C8 is approximately 2,000.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Published value updated to £1,500,000
    5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
  3. Official notice release published
    5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
  4. Submission deadline changed to 14 Feb 2021, 23:59 GMT
    5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
  5. Buyer information updated
    5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
Lots and requirements (0)
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Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    5 Jan 2021, 16:32 GMT
  2. Submission deadline
    14 Feb 2021, 23:59 GMT
Commercial outcome and competition
AwardsNo award published
ContractsNo contract published
Bid statisticsNo aggregate bid statistics published
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)

Contracting authority GB-FTS-409
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  • Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)
    buyer

    UK
    Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH
    lisa.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
    +44 3001666082

  • Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)
    reviewBody

    Bristol
    lisa.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
    +44 3001666082

  • Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)
    mediationBody
    reviewContactPoint

    BRISTOL
    lisa.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
    +44 3001666082
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