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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Apr 2025 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom has recently awarded a contract titled "Night Vision Goggles Trainer Contract Re-Let", classified under the industry category of "Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts". This procurement process, categorised as a service, is located in Bristol. The procurement was executed using a "limited" method, specifically through negotiation without the publication of a contract notice. The contract, signed on 22nd April 2025, is part of an active award led by the supplier Night Readiness LLC, based in the United States. The contract, valued at £86,128.90, is set for a duration of 730 days.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced training and simulation services, particularly in aerospace and defence sectors. Companies proficient in providing maintenance and repair services or possessing capabilities in immersive training technology earmarked for defence applications would find this tender especially attractive. Given the procurement method and the bespoke nature of the services required, businesses with strong negotiation skills and those capable of delivering tailored solutions without wide public competition are particularly well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes. This award exemplifies the MOD's commitment to investing in cutting-edge training systems, making it a key opportunity for innovative service providers in this niche sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Title missing - see contract for details.

Notice Description

Night Vision Goggles Trainer Contract Re-Let

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050938
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017627-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,128 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desfsast-comrclmailbox@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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIGHT READINESS

Further Information

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