--- title: "SUPPLY OF C2A2 OF SIGHT UNIT SPARES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60a16124-d695-4637-8854-de2ad374f154" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60a16124-d695-4637-8854-de2ad374f154" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60a16124-d695-4637-8854-de2ad374f154.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60a16124-d695-4637-8854-de2ad374f154.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)" published: "2020-02-22" --- # SUPPLY OF C2A2 OF SIGHT UNIT SPARES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60a16124-d695-4637-8854-de2ad374f154 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60a16124-d695-4637-8854-de2ad374f154) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60a16124-d695-4637-8854-de2ad374f154.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Support Group (DSG), is currently undertaking a tender process titled "SUPPLY OF C2A2 OF SIGHT UNIT SPARES AND ASSOCIATED ITEMS." This procurement falls within the optical instruments industry category and is being managed under a restricted procedure. The tender period is set to close on 30th March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 4th May 2020 and last until 3rd May 2025. The estimated total value of the contract is £1,500,000, with a minimum value of £800,000. The delivery address for the items is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments and related fields, particularly those capable of meeting the requirements for electronic trading and cyber security compliance. Potential suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities and experience in supplying spare parts for military-grade equipment. Companies with strengths in logistics and high-quality manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to engage in long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence and expand their footprint within the defence sector. ## Notice Other additional information: 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 Electronic Trading. Potential suppliers must note the mandatory requirement for electronic trading currently via email invoicing, with Babcock DSG Limited. The Cyber risk level is low and the Risk Assessment Reference RAR code is RAR-9CDU6MD2. All Potential Operators who are invited to tender must complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) via the Supplier Cyber Protection Service (Octavian) https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ to demonstrate their compliance with the required cyber risk level. This is a self-assurance process and no validation of the SAQ return is required. 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 Justification For Non-Competitive Decision: It is considered this requirement can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication pursuant to Article 25(1)(a) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(i) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) due to the absence of suitable tenders in response to the previous restricted procedure reference 2019/S 146-360833. In respect of the previous restricted procedure, the UK Ministry of Defence received a single tender response and that tender was evaluated as being commercially non-compliant. Optical instruments. Babcock DSG Limited, which is acting as the agent for the UK Ministry of Defence known as the Authority, is considering a Framework Agreement to Supply spares and associated items for the C2A2 Sight Unit. 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-TELFORD: Optical instruments.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19393d7e-4e00-4874-9762-58774d9b5cd0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2020 - 3 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF2 8JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Donnington | | Westminster constituency | The Wrekin | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38600000 - Optical instruments ## Release History - 22 Feb 2020 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19393d7e-4e00-4874-9762-58774d9b5cd0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19393d7e-4e00-4874-9762-58774d9b5cd0 22nd February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk/ - 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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