--- title: "Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-461b72f7-9d5b-4cda-bd35-a51b63b2cf0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-461b72f7-9d5b-4cda-bd35-a51b63b2cf0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-461b72f7-9d5b-4cda-bd35-a51b63b2cf0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-461b72f7-9d5b-4cda-bd35-a51b63b2cf0f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)" published: "2019-10-06" --- # Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-461b72f7-9d5b-4cda-bd35-a51b63b2cf0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-461b72f7-9d5b-4cda-bd35-a51b63b2cf0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-461b72f7-9d5b-4cda-bd35-a51b63b2cf0f.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC), based in Bristol, UK. The contract falls under the goods category, classified under the CPV code for telescopic sights. Currently, the procurement stage is at the tender phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 11 October 2019. The total value of the contract is estimated at £50 million, with a minimum value of £15 million. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to engage in government contracts, particularly in the defence sector. Businesses specialising in the manufacture or distribution of optical equipment, especially those with experience in supplying military-grade technologies, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project could not only expand their portfolio but also establish long-term relationships with a key government buyer, potentially leading to further opportunities within similar contracts. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Short description of contract Quantity or scope of contract Options Quantity or scope- Lot 1 Quantity or scope- Lot 2 Instead of: Initial buy of 1000 NVGs and options to procure up to 3500 and Initial buy of 260 TCOS and options to procure up to 910 Read: Initial buy of 1000 NVGs and options to procure up to an estimated 6000 and Initial buy of 260 TCOS and options to procure up to an estimated 1600 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: QZB96WR247 Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, once you have added the Access code via DCO as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or Telephone 0800 282 324. This project covers the procurement of mounted Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Telescopic sights.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c925ecdc-0178-40d1-83b8-185187bd45a9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 1 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38633000 - Telescopic sights ## Release History - 6 Oct 2019 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c925ecdc-0178-40d1-83b8-185187bd45a9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c925ecdc-0178-40d1-83b8-185187bd45a9 6th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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