Tender

708935453-Commanders_Thermal_Optics

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

12 Oct 2023 at 12:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "Commanders Thermal Optic (CTO) - Contract Bidders Notice" within the Telescopic sights category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 17th May 2024, and a contract period spanning from 1st July 2024 to 1st July 2031. The procurement method is selective under a Restricted procedure. The contract holds a potential value of up to £8M ex-VAT and is set to facilitate the procurement of handheld thermal optics for Front Line Commands (FLCs) over the next 7 years in multiple suppliers delivery addresses within the South West region.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs interested in supplying goods to the Ministry of Defence, particularly those involved in providing handheld thermal optics. The Ministry of Defence aims to foster a competitive environment through a Contract Bidders' Conference, where selected suppliers will engage in discussions concerning Social Value incorporation. SMEs able to meet the surveillance support subcontracting requirements are encouraged to participate in this opportunity, which holds a very low cyber risk level according to the risk assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

708935453-Commanders_Thermal_Optics

Notice Description

The Authority intends to place a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for handheld thermal optics (Long Wave Infra-Red) for PS1 consideration. The possible total contract value is anticipated to be up to PS8M ex-VAT (SUBJECT TO CONTRACT) across multiple suppliers. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this project has been assessed as 'Very Low'. Risk Assessment Reference: 473129326. Additional information: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57143 - Opportunity Listing on Defence Sourcing Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f97c8afa-b92f-4b85-a9e4-6601ab083f84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e04dfb8b-e0de-4010-9831-35b0eecc5613
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (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

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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