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title: "707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Prior_Information_Notice_CF"
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# 707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Prior_Information_Notice_CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5135af62-2b88-4be5-8dfc-a9364526980d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has released a Prior Information Notice for a multi-supplier, multi-product Framework Agreement for the provision of helmet-mounted Night Vision Devices for a duration of up to 7 years. The Contract Value is up to £150 million (Ex-VAT) subject to contract, with indicative timescales to issue the Contract Notice and Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire in January 2024. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage with the engagement end date set for October 30, 2023, and the delivery addresses are in Bristol, South West, United Kingdom within the Telecommunications category.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate. Businesses in the telecommunications and night vision devices industry would be well-suited to compete for this Framework Agreement. The Ministry of Defence has indicated a long-term commitment and significant Contract Value, making this procurement process attractive for businesses looking to grow in the defence industry sector.

## Notice

Prior Information Notice for a multi-supplier, multi-product Framework Agreement for the provision of helmet mounted Night Vision Devices for a duration of up to 7 years. Whilst PS1 consideration shall be secured per framework agreement contract award, the possible Contract Value is up to PS150M (Ex-VAT) across the Framework with all suppliers; SUBJECT TO CONTRACT. Indicative timescales (without commitment) are to have the Contract Notice and Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire issued January 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b190c59d-200b-4bed-b5f1-ca3ff146af73 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 Sep 2023 at 13:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b190c59d-200b-4bed-b5f1-ca3ff146af73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b190c59d-200b-4bed-b5f1-ca3ff146af73
  6th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk

## Provenance

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