Tender

Thermal Clip-on System (TCOS) for Night Vision Goggles

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

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Tender

12 Jan 2020 at 07:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes is conducting a procurement process for a Thermal Clip-on System (TCOS) designed for Night Vision Goggles. This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically for telescopic sights, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 4th February 2020. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £20 million to £30 million, and the contract period is set to commence on 30th November 2020, lasting until 28th November 2025. It follows a selective procurement method with restricted procedures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capability to meet the technical requirements outlined for the TCOS. Businesses that specialise in advanced optical technologies and lightweight materials could find a strong competitive edge in this procurement process. Engaging with this contract could enable these companies to expand their market reach and establish relationships with key governmental entities in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Thermal Clip-on System (TCOS) for Night Vision Goggles

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Part 2: Form F - Question 6.2 Instead of: Demonstrate through product description, product literature and performance data that you can supply a product that meets each TCOS requirement as detailed below. Failure to demonstrate compliance with any of these requirements will result in removal from the competition. The User shall be provided with a capability that shall not increase the overall weight of the 'helmet system' by more than 150 grams (this is to include 'on-board' batteries and clip-on bracket for mounting to goggles and exclude the weight of any ancillary power and data services). Read: Demonstrate through product description, product literature and performance data that you can supply a product that meets each TCOS requirement as detailed below. Failure to demonstrate compliance with any of these requirements will result in removal from the competition. The User shall be provided with a capability that shall not increase the overall weight of the 'helmet system' by more than 150 grams (this is to include 'on-board' batteries and exclude the weight of the clip-on bracket for mounting to goggles and the weight of any ancillary power and data services). 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 https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. 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 A 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
ocds-b5fd17-93f713ea-8ca2-46e0-a38e-668ea8053ca2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11643b53-d2d6-459e-9448-d5b8c8100586
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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2020 - 28 Nov 2025 4-5 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, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
Contact Name
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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

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