Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract

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Interim 105mm Light Gun Simulation System for UK Ministry of Defence

Awarded 24 Nov 2023

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Awarded24 Nov 2023

Value£488,968.32

SupplierCUBIC DEFENCE UK LTD.

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 12mo ago2y term

Awarded 24 Nov 2023Expired 23 Nov 2025

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Cubic Defence UK Ltd.

for an interim 105mm Light Gun Simulation System using Cubic's Light Gun "Blueshell" solution.

The two-year bridging contract enables continued training delivery of Individual Trade Training, Subsequent Trade Training, and Detachment training at the Royal School of Artillery until the Interim Indirect Direct Fires Simulation 105 Light Gun solution is delivered following successful User Acceptance Testing.

The contract was awarded without prior publication of a contract notice under Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons, as Cubic Defence UK is the only economic operator able to provide the solution in the required timeframe.

Cubic Defence UK is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and Design Authority for Blueshell, and the solution already has all safety requirements approved.

The contract value is AUD 488,968.32.

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