Tender

Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)

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Tender

06 Oct 2019 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC), based in Bristol, UK. The contract falls under the goods category, classified under the CPV code for telescopic sights. Currently, the procurement stage is at the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 October 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £50 million, with a minimum value of £15 million. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to engage in government contracts, particularly in the defence sector. Businesses specialising in the manufacture or distribution of optical equipment, especially those with experience in supplying military-grade technologies, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could not only expand their portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with a key government buyer, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short description of contract Quantity or scope of contract Options Quantity or scope- Lot 1 Quantity or scope- Lot 2 Instead of: Initial buy of 1000 NVGs and options to procure up to 3500 and Initial buy of 260 TCOS and options to procure up to 910 Read: Initial buy of 1000 NVGs and options to procure up to an estimated 6000 and Initial buy of 260 TCOS and options to procure up to an estimated 1600 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk 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: QZB96WR247 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 (FAQs) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or Telephone 0800 282 324. This project covers the procurement of mounted Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Telescopic sights.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c925ecdc-0178-40d1-83b8-185187bd45a9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 1 Sep 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bethany.buxton101@hotmail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+443067989346

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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