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Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Replacement Programme

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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21 Aug 2026 at 09:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is exploring the replacement and expansion of the National Police Air Service’s night vision imaging system (NVIS) capability. The requirement is for aircraft equipment, including night vision goggles, together with associated maintenance arrangements and certification. The intended system must support police aviation operations at night, improve operational resilience, reduce maintenance costs and enhance crew performance. The buying authority is West Yorkshire Combined Authority, with BlueLight Commercial Limited managing and facilitating the procurement process. The work concerns equipment and support for NPAS operations, although a specific delivery site is not identified. This is a single goods requirement and is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure and is conducting pre-market engagement, not inviting tenders. The authority expects to issue a future procurement notice on 11 January 2027. Its planned market engagement includes an RFI return date of 14 September 2026 and meetings and demonstrations expected between 2 October and 2 November 2026. The estimated value is £1.4 million excluding VAT, or £1.68 million including VAT. There is one lot. The anticipated contract period is 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2029, with renewal possible up to 30 June 2030. The procurement is above the relevant threshold. No award has been made and no tender deadline has been set.

This engagement will suit manufacturers, integrators and specialist aviation suppliers with experience in night vision imaging systems, aircraft equipment and crew-worn or aircraft-mounted goggles. Relevant suppliers should be able to explain current NVIS technologies, planned capability developments and how their systems would improve resilience and crew performance during night operations. The buyer is also seeking informed proposals on maintenance models, through-life costs and certification requirements, so bidders with established support, servicing, airworthiness and compliance capabilities are likely to be well placed. Suppliers able to provide demonstrations and participate in technical discussions should prepare evidence of comparable operational experience, maintenance capacity and certification arrangements. The requirement is explicitly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, including specialist firms that may contribute through delivery partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Replacement Programme

Notice Description

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) wishes to engage with the market regarding the future replacement and expansion of its Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) capability. The purpose of this Market Engagement is to gain a better understanding of currently available NVIS technologies, associated maintenance arrangements, through-life costs, certification requirements and future development opportunities. NPAS is particularly interested in solutions which improve operational resilience, reduce maintenance costs and enhance crew performance during night operations.

Planning Information

The contracting authority is conducting pre-market engagement regarding the future replacement and expansion of it's night vision imaging system (NVIS) capability. The engagement will commence on 21/08/2026 and will conclude on 02/11/2026. As part of this market engagement, the Authority is issuing an Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of RFI is to gain a better understanding of currently available NVIS technologies, associated maintenance arrangements, through-life costs, certification requirements and future development opportunities. For full details of the RFI and response requirements please see the RFI documents. These can be found by registering on the Atamis portal: https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome Opportunity reference C21004 Internal reference BLC0352 It is anticipated that the key dates for market engagement will be as follows: Notice Published: 21/08/2026 RFI Return Date: 14/09/2026 Period for Authority and Supplier Meetings and Demonstrations: 02/10/2026 – 02/11/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079755-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

33735000 - Goggles

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jan 20275 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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