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

Procurement of the C8 Safe Blank Firing System

Security & DefenceCPV 35300000
Value£1.5m
Deadline14 Feb 2021
Published5 Jan 2021
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 5 Jan 2021ClosedCloses 14 Feb 2021
Who to contact
Lisa Sinfield
lisa.sinfield100@mod.gov.uk
+44 3001666082

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

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£1.5mtotal contract value
median £210k
this tender£0£17.6m

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The brief

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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Source & provenance
OCID
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Stage
tender · Open
Source
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Buyer ref
000149-2021
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