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Night Vision Goggles Trainer 2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Apr 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, as the contracting authority. The tender, titled "Night Vision Goggles Trainer 2," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on training and simulation for aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Night Readiness LLC. The procurement method used was direct, under a single tender action below the threshold, with key dates including the start of the contract period on 22nd April 2025 and an end date of 22nd April 2027. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, highlighting its wide-scale geographical relevance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in training and simulation, particularly those familiar with night vision equipment and its operational safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in aviation training stand to benefit most, as the contract supports suitability for SMEs while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded value of £43,064.45 in GBP provides an attractive engagement opportunity for capable businesses, promising both financial benefits and strategic partnerships in the defence and aviation sectors.

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Notice Title

Night Vision Goggles Trainer 2

Notice Description

The NVG Course is a 1-day course delivered at the Centre for Aviation Medicine (CAM) at RAF Henlow comprising theoretical and practical training. It is regarded as essential to ensure the safe operation of night vision equipment and is thus essential to overall flight safety and other environments which use NVG. The lectures cover subjects such as NVG construction, accurate fitting, and safe adjustment of the NVG's, understanding the night environment, human factors and accident analysis relating to NVG's. The course is delivered by CAM instructors or visiting aircrew instructors and meets the following requirements: NATO AAMedP 1.2, NATO AAMedP 1.13 and MAA RA 2135.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c878d71c-c266-45c8-a252-b31fe685a715
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe1287f-b00f-4229-8d13-51ea4524131b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,064 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,064 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2027 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
desfsast-comrclmailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIGHT READINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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