Planning

707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Prior_Information_Notice_CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

06 Sep 2023 at 13:31

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has released a Prior Information Notice for a multi-supplier, multi-product Framework Agreement for the provision of helmet-mounted Night Vision Devices for a duration of up to 7 years. The Contract Value is up to £150 million (Ex-VAT) subject to contract, with indicative timescales to issue the Contract Notice and Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire in January 2024. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with the engagement end date set for October 30, 2023, and the delivery addresses are in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom within the Telecommunications category.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses in the telecommunications and night vision devices industry would be well-suited to compete for this Framework Agreement. The Ministry of Defence has indicated a long-term commitment and significant Contract Value, making this procurement process attractive for businesses looking to grow in the defence industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Prior_Information_Notice_CF

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice for a multi-supplier, multi-product Framework Agreement for the provision of helmet mounted Night Vision Devices for a duration of up to 7 years. Whilst PS1 consideration shall be secured per framework agreement contract award, the possible Contract Value is up to PS150M (Ex-VAT) across the Framework with all suppliers; SUBJECT TO CONTRACT. Indicative timescales (without commitment) are to have the Contract Notice and Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire issued January 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5135af62-2b88-4be5-8dfc-a9364526980d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b190c59d-200b-4bed-b5f1-ca3ff146af73
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Notice URLs

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