Tender

708935453-Commanders Thermal Optics

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

12 Oct 2023 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a selective procurement process for the purchase of handheld thermal optics under a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract. The contract is valued at up to £8 million (ex-VAT) and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of November 15, 2023.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the telescopic sights industry to secure a valuable contract. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process should have experience in providing handheld thermal optics and be prepared to engage in a structured submission process involving written documentation. The Ministry of Defence has outlined clear instructions for suppliers to express interest in this tender through their eSourcing portal, with economic and suitability criteria specified for supplier evaluation.

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Notice Title

708935453-Commanders Thermal Optics

Notice Description

The Authority intends to place a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreemeent 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040b67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030111-2023
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
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
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: DCC Commercial
Contact Email
deslestsp-dcc-comrclteam@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

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