Tender

710934450 - Image Intensifier Tubes (IITS) for Puma HC MK2 CF VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

07 Mar 2024 at 11:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through the Multi Helicopter Platforms Delivery Team, is conducting a procurement process for the purchase of Photonis 4G+ White Phosphor (WP) Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs) for use with the Puma Mk2 helicopter. The contract is a Single Source contract with an estimated value of £225,000.00 inclusive of VAT. The procurement method is a Negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a tender period ending on 21st March 2024. The contract is for goods and the contract period is from 27th May 2024 to 31st March 2025, with the delivery address in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in specialist optical instruments to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Businesses interested in supplying the required equipment should take note of the key dates, including the tender period end date of 21st March 2024, and review the detailed description provided in the tender documents for this lucrative procurement opportunity in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

710934450 - Image Intensifier Tubes (IITS) for Puma HC MK2 CF VTN

Notice Description

The Multi Helicopter Platforms Delivery Team, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to award a Single Source contract to Melford Resolution Ltd for procurement of Photonis 4G+ White Phosphor (WP) Image Intensifier Tubes (IITs) for use with the Puma Mk2 helicopter. The contract shall be purchase of goods only and has an estimated value of PS225,000.00 inclusive of VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (this contract is regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(iv) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is due to technical reasons inclusive of safety considerations for the UK Ministry of Defence, to which Melford Resolution Ltd UK have been identified as UK distributor of the required equipment. Considerable safety risks are currently being held by the UK Ministry of Defence without the required equipment which have been previously trialled and utilised within the Ministry of Defence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d12b4942-25f2-4b71-8159-4eba4e9bdee8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b9497a9-51fa-407f-acc1-e107715a1ee1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
710934450 - Image Intensifier Tubes (IITS) for Puma HC MK2 CF VTN
Contact Email
desmhp-cap3-comrcl@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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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