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707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Framework-Contract_Award

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Jun 2025 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, through its Dismounted Close Combat Team, has completed a significant public procurement process involving the award of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement. This contract, titled "707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Framework-Contract_Award," pertains to the acquisition of Night Vision Devices within the "Telescopic sights" sector (CPV Code 38633000). Spanning seven years from 29th April 2025 to 29th April 2032, this Framework Agreement allows for flexible procurement depending on user requirements and funding. Geographically focused in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement employed a selective and restricted procedure, adhering to European thresholds. Among vital dates, the tender closed on 7th March 2025, with the award confirmed on 5th June 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with numerous SMEs being part of the awarded supplier group, including Aviation Spares and Repairs Limited, Beck Optronic Solutions Limited, and Highland Defence, among others. Whether your business focuses on defence technology, optical devices, or advanced manufacturing, participating in such frameworks can lead to long-term partnership opportunities with the Ministry of Defence. Additionally, with the cyber risk level associated assessed as very low, businesses providing robust technological solutions stand to benefit substantially from this strategic partnership, facilitating expansion in both domestic and international defence markets.

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Notice Title

707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Framework-Contract_Award

Notice Description

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for the procurement of Night Vision Devices. The estimated total Framework value is up to PS120M ex-VAT across multiple suppliers throughout the 7-year duration of the Framework. The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to enable the Authority to flexibly procure the Night Vision Devices capability for Front Line Commands (FLCs) over the next 7 years dependent on user requirements and funding. Following award of the Framework Agreement, the Authority's intention is to seek technical data for the proposed products from the suppliers. The Authority shall then call forward the physical product for trials and assessment to be carried out by the Authority or a third party on their behalf. The Authority will only procure products that have been tested and meet the specified requirement. Support shall be provided via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract. Providers will place a sub-contract agreement with the Supplier providing support under the STAS Contract. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this requirement has been assessed as Very Low (RAR-543383377). DPQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/990524460191DBADE423 FTS Notice - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/298430170191DBAF4A55

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189fff74-f6a2-4a06-9e35-0a7dc18c5f7c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

AVIATION SPARES AND REPAIRS

BECK OPTRONIC SOLUTIONS

BEECHWOOD EQUIPMENT

HARRIS SYSTEMS

HIGHLAND DEFENCE

IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL

INSTRO PRECISION

KARBON SAVUNMA SISTEMLERI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

MKU

OPTIX JSC

PRECISION TECHNIC DEFENCE

QIOPTIQ

SENOP

THALES

THEON SENSORS

THERMOTEKNIX SYSTEMS

THOMAS JACKS

VIKING ARMS

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