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706109453 Handheld STA - Opportunity CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Dec 2022 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for a Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD) for Handheld Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) capabilities. The event is planned for w/c 20 March 2023. Interested companies should register their products for demonstration meeting specific technical requirements. The Infantry Trials and Development Unit, Warminster, will manage the CCD, and companies will be allocated time slots to present their products in person.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to showcase their STA products to the Ministry of Defence, supporting future Army Balance of Investment decisions for Dismounted Close Combat capability. The procurement method used is Other - Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD), and the tender period ends on 31 January 2023. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and suppliers must ensure their products meet specified technical requirements, such as detecting a human target in low light at a minimum range of 1km and integrating additional functionalities like laser range finders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

706109453 Handheld STA - Opportunity CF

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has the following Opportunity: The Authority intends to hold a Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD) for Handheld Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) capabilities. The CCD event is provisionally planned for w/c 20 March 2023 The Authority invites industry with potential products to demonstrate their equipment at the above CCD trial. The aim of the CCD is to inform requirements capture for User and System Requirements Documents and to inform future Army Balance of Investment (BOI) decisions for future Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) capability. Those companies wishing to demonstrate their products for this event should register their interest and provide the requested information through this Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. All STA products to be demonstrated must meet the following technical requirements: 1. The ability to detect a human target in low and zero light at a minimum range of 1km. 2. Should be a small, lightweight handheld device, that is stowable in a pocket/ammo pouch. 3. Additional functionality will be considered such as an integrated laser range finder, the ability to connect to a Battle Management system The Infantry Trials and Development Unit, Warminster will be responsible for managing and conducting the CCD - further details on the trials will be available closer to the date. Companies who register their interest to demonstrate their products shall be allocated a time slot (subject to agreement with ITDU trials officer) to attend in person with their products to demonstrate them to the Authority. The Authority cannot guarantee that all products will be seen. Note: This demonstration is for information and data gathering by the Authority and for industry to demonstrate their products. It is not a commitment to any future procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626b5a49-0562-4d96-b2c7-de631a3e7ea9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD)
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
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2023 24 hours
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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