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Night Vision Devices (NVD) Framework Agreement

Ministry of Defence

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05 Jun 2025 at 11:14

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10 Sep 2024 at 13:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has initiated a tender process for a Night Vision Devices (NVD) Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement. This procurement involves the supply of helmet-mounted night vision equipment, including binoculars, monoculars, and wide-field view goggles, classified under the Telescopic sights category (CPV: 38633000). The framework, covering a period of seven years with an estimated value of £120 million, aims to provide flexible procurement for Front Line Commands (FLCs) in the UK. The procurement method employed is a selective, restricted procedure, with technical information sought from suppliers to qualify products onto the framework catalogue. Key dates include a tender period ending on 14 October 2024, with submissions accepted in English.

Participation in this Framework Agreement presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of night vision technologies. With potential support via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract, businesses can expand their market reach and establish long-term relationships with the MOD. The procurement method fosters competitive bidding, particularly benefiting SMEs capable of providing high-quality, innovative solutions and willing to comply with the framework's requirements. By engaging in mini competitions within the framework, suppliers can maximise their exposure and potential revenue from government contracts, thereby facilitating business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Night Vision Devices (NVD) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for the procurement of Night Vision Devices. The estimated total Framework value is up to PS120M ex-VAT across multiple suppliers throughout the 7-year duration of the Framework. The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to enable the Authority to flexibly procure the Night Vision Devices capability for Front Line Commands (FLCs) over the next 7 years dependent on user requirements and funding. Following award of the Framework Agreement, the Authority's intention is to seek technical data for the proposed products from the suppliers. The Authority shall then call forward the physical product for trials and assessment to be carried out by the Authority or a third party on their behalf. The Authority will only procure products that have been tested and meet the specified requirement. Support shall be provided via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract. Providers will place a sub-contract agreement with the Supplier providing support under the STAS Contract. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this requirement has been assessed as Very Low (RAR-543383377). DPQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/990524460191DBADE423 FTS Notice - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/298430170191DBAF4A55

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the procurement of Night Vision Devices.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0499a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030150-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
19
Supplier Names

Aviation Spares and Repairs Limited

Beck Optronic Solutions Limited

Beechwood Equipment

Harris Systems Ltd

Highland Defence

Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd

Instro Precision Ltd

Karbon Savunma Sistemleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi

Level Peaks Associates Ltd

MKU LIMITED

OPTIX JSC

Precision Technic Defence Ltd

Qioptiq Ltd

Senop Oy

THEON SENSORS S.A.

Thales UK Limited

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd

Thomas Jacks Ltd

Viking Arms Ltd

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