Supply of Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sights to UK Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sights to UK Ministry of Defence
Awarded 29 Apr 2020
Awarded29 Apr 2020
Value£50,000,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 1y 6mo ago5y term
Awarded 29 Apr 2020Expired 29 Apr 2025
About
The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes awarded a five-year contract to Qioptiq Ltd, an Excelitas Technologies Company, for the procurement of Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sights.
The contract covers up to 2,400 fused weapon-mounted in-line sight Night Vision Systems (NVS) designed to enable dismounted close combat assault rifle operators to acquire and engage targets in low and zero light conditions, matching the daylight performance of the current in-service weapon system and day sight.
The contract value is £50,000,000.
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Supply of Assault Rifle In-line Low Light Sights to UK Ministry of Defence
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