Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC)
Procurement of the C8 Safe Blank Firing System
£1,500,000 — stated in the notice.
The procurement contact named on the official notice.
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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.
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- tender · Open
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- 000149-2021
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