Planning

Image Enhancer

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

27 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for an "Image Enhancer" as part of their objective to acquire real-time commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) video image enhancement equipment. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on image intensifiers, and is currently in the planning stage. Interested suppliers must submit their expressions of interest by 12:00 on 24 November 2021, with the delivery location specified as the UK. The procurement is subject to legal basis 32014L0024 and is likely to involve testing modules at a later date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in image-processing software and equipment, particularly those with capabilities in atmospheric correction and image stabilisation. Companies that can meet the specific security requirements for this project and have experience in providing similar technological solutions will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could enable such businesses to expand their product offerings and gain credibility within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Image Enhancer

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers of real time COTS video image enhancement equipment suitable for embodiment within a man portable, battery operated, EO system. The module or modules proposed must cover the following for both PAL and HDSDI video: i) Atmospheric correction of heat haze, cloud, fog/rain, smoke & dust; ii) Contrast enhancement; iii) Image stabilisation. The opportunity, if taken forward, is likely to realise a requirement of up to x20 modules and suppliers will be invited to supply modules for testing by an independent test house at a date to be agreed. In your response please provide a Technical Data Sheet(s) together with an indicative Commercial price (if available), to inform any future procurement decision. This requirement remains subject to approvals and funding availability. Only companies who have obtained or are willing to obtain security requirements applicable to this project shall be allowed to participate. Expressions of Interest (EOI) to be received not later than 12:00hrs on 24 November 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f0cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026976-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

24931260 - Image intensifiers

48328000 - Image-processing software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
valerie.rose225@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice URLs

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