Planning

RVVA RFI - Procurement, maintenance and training support of Remote Video Viewing Aids

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

27 Jan 2025 at 11:54

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated the planning stage for a tender titled "RVVA RFI - Procurement, maintenance and training support of Remote Video Viewing Aids". This project falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses, with additional classification in repair and maintenance services. The procurement process aims to maintain and replace existing Remote Video Viewing Aids (RVVA) / Industrial Borescope equipment used by the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Army for non-destructive testing, inspection, and repair of military equipment. Key engagement milestones include an initial market engagement phase due to end on 28 February 2025, with a potential procurement launch in September 2025. The scope covers delivery to multiple regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in non-destructive testing and maintenance services. The MOD is exploring existing and developing 'Commercial off the Shelf' RVVA / Industrial Borescopes suitable for their requirements, opening the door for SMEs to participate. Companies with robust maintenance and training support capabilities and an established track record in servicing military or similar sectors will find this tender particularly relevant. Successful participation in this procurement process can enhance business growth by securing a long-term contract with a reputable governmental defence organisation, ensuring ongoing supply and maintenance of critical military equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RVVA RFI - Procurement, maintenance and training support of Remote Video Viewing Aids

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence [MOD] has a requirement to maintain a Remote Video Viewing Aids [RVVA] / Industrial Borescope capability, for use by Non-Destructive Testing, Inspection and Repair Teams for military equipment maintenance and service operations. Therefore, there is an emerging requirement to procure new replacement RVVA / Industrial Borescope equipment, together with a maintenance and training support package, by the Air Commodities Delivery Team [ACDT] , which is part of Defence Equipment and Support [DE&S] of the MOD . ACDT are responsible for ensuring an enduring capability, for as long as the capability is required by front line commands. Therefore, they are responsible for the supply and maintenance of RVVA / Industrial Borescope equipment for the RAF [Royal Air Force], RN [Royal Navy] and Army. As part of this equipment portfolio, RVVA / Industrial Borescope equipment has been supplied and is maintained, in order to provide this specific capability to the required Teams. Additional information: This RFI is intended to be an exploration of the market to understand what existing or future RVVA / Industrial Borescopes might be suitable and available to the UK MOD. Therefore, the information gathered will inform a procurement strategy, with the potential to commence procurement in September 2025. In particular, this RFI will inform the UK MOD of existing and developing 'Commercial off the Shelf' [COTS] RVVA / Industrial Borescope equipment, that could be a possible replacement for one or more of the three RVVA/ Industrial Borescope equipment items currently in service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b164aa7d-e1f1-411b-9599-998f4f8ab7cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f5631ad-f802-4e4a-b85f-eca4ea0eb4c7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 2025Expired
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
RVVA RFI - Procurement, maintenance and training support of Remote Video Viewing Aids
Contact Email
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SEALAND
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Queensferry and Sealand
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Further Information

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