Planning

704348450 - Thermal Targetry

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

27 Jun 2022 at 09:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "704348450 - Thermal Targetry" is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This request is classified under the "Targets for shooting practice" category and is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for engagement responses is set for 15 July 2022. Suppliers interested in participating should note the specific requirements outlined in the tender, particularly as the products will be used for training Dismounted Close Combat Army personnel.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military training equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced thermal target systems. Companies engaged in manufacturing durable shooting targets that can withstand heavy fire, as well as those with strong capabilities in product presentation and demonstration, would be well-suited to compete. The Procurement offers a chance for SMEs to engage with a government authority, potentially leading to future contracts in defence training technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704348450 - Thermal Targetry

Notice Description

Thermal Targetry Request For Information The Authority wishes to understand what types of Thermal Targetry systems are available through Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), for use in training Dismounted Close Combat Army personnel; specifically when using thermal weapon sights. The Authority therefore asks companies with potential products to respond to the following question set, along with supporting information (e.g. Product data sheets). For context, the presented targets will be engaged using 7.62x51MM, 0.50cal and 40MM machine gun fire. 1. Technology: Question: What type of technology does the product use? (e.g. a) Passive, using sky reflection, b) Active, using heating, etc.) 2. Target Depiction: Question: What types of target is the product able to represent? (e.g. a) Single soldier, b) Soldier groups, c) Vehicles, etc.) 3. Durability: Question: How many rounds of ammunition (non-reactive natures) is the product able to sustain before becoming unusable? 4. Cost: Question: What is the product unit cost and available price breaks? 5. Availability: Question: What is the product lead time from placement of order to delivery? 6. Infrastructure: Question: Does the system have specific power, groundwork or other infrastructure needs, which would be required on the range complex? 7. Presentation: Question: Are you able to present your product to the Authority in July, at a date yet to be arranged. 8. Demonstration: Question: Utilising the opportunity of a live firing range activity in September 22, are you able to supply products to enable requirements capture for a possible future procurement of Thermal Targets?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd0f32f-9043-4e1b-877c-5b9f193b3aee
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35210000 - Targets for shooting practice

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2022Expired
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

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