Tender

Project HIGHLIGHT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 May 2022 at 09:15

Tender

19 May 2022 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is overseeing the procurement process for "Project HIGHLIGHT," aimed at developing a prototype Laser Warning Device (LWD) designed for dismounted users in the military sector. This tender, classified under military defence services, has a total budget of £180,000 and is currently in the active tender stage with a submission deadline set for 28 June 2022. The contract period is expected to run from 1 August 2022 to 1 February 2024, with potential delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and other regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in military goods and technology development, particularly those capable of producing lightweight and power-efficient devices. Suppliers with innovative solutions in laser detection technology stand to gain from a competitive edge, thereby enhancing their growth prospects within the defence industry. Businesses that align their capabilities with the needs outlined in this project are encouraged to participate in the bidding process.

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Notice Title

Project HIGHLIGHT

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to evaluate the capability of suppliers to develop a prototype Laser Warning Device (LWD) for dismounted users. The LWD must be low size, weight and power (e.g. could be body-worn) to support dismounted users in the detection of a wide range of battlefield laser threats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e146af1-8f2f-479a-92ee-5773c3c9ec4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2e2e0b4-7f9a-4c6b-90ef-fc8d68af1539
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75221000 - Military defence services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 1 Feb 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hannah.price107@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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