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Published 17 Mar 2022, 22:45 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

703264453- Procurement and Support of the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Heavy Mature.

Official notice

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreementGoodsRestricted
Sectors: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,000,000framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 24 Apr 2022

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The UK Army requires a sighting system that can be used on both the L111A1 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and L134A1 Grenade Machine Gun (GMG) to enable Users to engage targets out to the full range of the weapons in all light conditions. This Capability will be brought into service through the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting System (SWESS) Heavy-Mature Project.

CPV: Purchase · Telescopic sights

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
… – … (5 yrs)
Framework value
£20,000,000
Electronic auction
As detailed within the Invitation to Tender.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation6
  • Suitability

    Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

    1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)
    • Browse to the eSourcing Portal
    • Click the “Click here to register” link
    • Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”
    • Enter your correct business and user details
    • Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete
    • You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
    1. Express an Interest in the tender
    • Login to the portal with the username/password
    • Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)
    • Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.
    • Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
    • This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
    • Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box
    1. Responding to the tender
    • You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)
    • You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
    • Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ
    • There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

    If you require any furt…

  • Suitability

    Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender:

    1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once)
    • Browse to the eSourcing Portal
    • Click the “Click here to register” link
    • Accept the terms and conditions and click “continue”
    • Enter your correct business and user details
    • Note the username you chose and click “Save” when complete
    • You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure)
    1. Express an Interest in the tender
    • Login to the portal with the username/password
    • Click the "PQQs Open to All Suppliers" link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires open to any registered supplier)
    • Click on the relevant PQQ to access the content.
    • Click the “Express Interest” button in the “Actions” box on the left-hand side of the page.
    • This will move the PQQ into your “My PQQs” page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only)
    • Click on the PQQ code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the “Settings and Buyer Attachments” in the “Actions” box
    1. Responding to the tender
    • You can now choose to “Reply” or “Reject” (please give a reason if rejecting)
    • You can now use the ‘Messages’ function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification
    • Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ
    • There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available)

    If you require any furt…

  • Economic & financial standing

    As detailed within The DPQQ.

    Minimum: As detailed within The DPQQ.
  • Economic & financial standing

    As detailed within The DPQQ.

    Minimum: As detailed within The DPQQ.
  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed within The DPQQ.

    Minimum: As detailed within The DPQQ.
  • Technical & professional ability

    As detailed within The DPQQ.

    Minimum: As detailed within The DPQQ.
What this means for your bid
  • “703264453- Procurement and Support of the Support Weapons Enhanced…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted
Legal basis
CELEX · 32009L0081 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (Directive 2009/81/EC)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Mar 2022, 22:45 GMT
Last source update
6 Jul 2022, 12:37 BST
FTS notice number
2022/S 000-018472
Classification (CPV)
PurchaseTelescopic sights
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03236a Find a Tender

Publisher note: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. NOTE: The access code for the DPQQ is XXXXXXX Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, once you have added the Access code via DCO as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or Telephone 0800 282 324. The Cyber Risk Levels for SWESS Heavy have been assessed as follows: -  Very Low The associated Risk Assessment References RAR 788018202

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
24 Apr 2022, 23:59 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en

Timeline

24 Apr 2022 → 6 Jul 2022 · 3 dates
  1. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    24 Apr 2022, 23:59 BST
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    1 Jun 2022, 00:00 BST
  3. Notice published
    6 Jul 2022, 12:37 BST

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender
  1. Buyer details updated
    6 Jul 2022, 12:37 BST
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—Text11.2.1or Range: between 2000000.00 and 1000000.00or Range: between 2000000.00 and 20000000.00 (Two Million and Twenty Million Pounds)

1 amendment published without a description.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Ministry of Defence

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsDefence DE&S STSP Dismounted Close Combat Cedar 2A #3260 Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JHContact name, email

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.