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715631457 Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Framework Agreement (FA) Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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08 Sep 2025 at 13:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process currently in the planning stage involves the Defence Equipment and Support, the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement exercise is titled "715631457 Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Framework Agreement (FA) Pipeline Notice," related to the defence and security industry. The scope of the project includes establishing a three-year framework agreement for various Surveillance & Target Acquisition Capabilities with an anticipated value of up to £100 million, with a potential gross amount reaching £120 million. This competitive flexible procedure emphasises innovation and operational efficiency and will later progress to the tender stage, with future notices planned for publication on 4th November 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, notably for firms specialising in defence technologies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to handle technological advancements in surveillance equipment. The procurement involves goods such as Telescopic sights, Direct View Optics, Thermal Imagers, Image Intensifiers, and ancillary components, requiring suppliers to also manage through life support via the STAS Contract. Businesses with capabilities in producing and maintaining high-performance, cost-effective surveillance products will find this framework advantageous, promoting agility and supply chain resilience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715631457 Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Framework Agreement (FA) Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

Title: 715631457 Surveillance & Target Acquisition Framework Agreement Defence Equipment & Support, the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence, the Lethality and Protect, Gunnery Systems and Munitions, Dismounted Close Combat Team, intends to establish a three year non-committal multi supplier, multi product closed Defence and Security Framework for the procurement and support of Surveillance & Target Acquisition (STA) Capabilities with a potential value up to PS100M. The Framework will enable the procurement of STA capabilities through the pre-approval of suppliers and in-service products and seeks to deliver innovation, technology and performance enhancements, whilst improving procurement agility, supply chain resilience and reducing the through life operational and support costs. The STA Framework is expected to enable the efficient and effective procurement of but not limited to the following Handheld and Weapon Mounted Surveillance & Target Acquisition capabilities. a. Direct View Optics b. Thermal Imagers c. Image Intensifiers d. Laser Enabled Devices e. Ancillaries (e.g. Thermal Targets) A condition of being on the STA Framework is for the Supplier to agree a sub-contract for the through life support and maintenance of delivered capabilities via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract, should the Authority decide to use this contractual mechanism. In preparation for the publication of the UK 4 Tender Notice, any interested supplier must register on the Central Digital Platform: Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html#where-do-i-access-find-a-tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0595dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054672-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Mrs Amy PArker
Contact Email
deslestsp-dcc-comrclteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
030 879 86818

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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