--- title: "Provision of Gyroscopically Stabilised Binoculars" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-643e891b-5d14-4435-819f-ec8ac6518a2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643e891b-5d14-4435-819f-ec8ac6518a2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643e891b-5d14-4435-819f-ec8ac6518a2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643e891b-5d14-4435-819f-ec8ac6518a2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOME OFFICE" published: "2017-01-31" --- # Provision of Gyroscopically Stabilised Binoculars Buyer: HOME OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-643e891b-5d14-4435-819f-ec8ac6518a2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-643e891b-5d14-4435-819f-ec8ac6518a2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-643e891b-5d14-4435-819f-ec8ac6518a2a.json) ## Summary The Home Office is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of Gyroscopically Stabilised Binoculars" to enhance operational capabilities for the United Kingdom's Border Force. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the supply of five sets of binoculars required for offshore and coastal patrol vessels. The tender period will close on 7th February 2017, with the contract set to commence on 8th February and conclude by 20th March 2017. Interested parties must confirm their ability to meet the requirements and provide total costs via email to the designated contact by the submission deadline. This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the optical equipment sector. Businesses that can supply high-quality gyroscopically stabilised binoculars and meet the delivery timeline of 20th March are well-suited to engage in this procurement process. By participating, suppliers can not only secure contracts with a significant government entity but also enhance their market presence within the defence and security industry. ## Notice United Kingdom's Border Force (BF) operate a fleet of 5 x offshore Patrol Vessels and 4 x Coastal Patrol Vessels. To enhance identification and operational requirements a range of optical systems including hand held devices are carried onboard. These include Gyroscopically Stabilised Binoculars (GSB). BF have a requirement for five (5) sets. This contract will commence in February 2017 following a sourcing exercise based on written quotation. The purpose of this document is to make the Statement of Requirements and the Home Office Terms and Conditions available and to invite potential suppliers to confirm they can fully meet the Statement of requirements by providing a quotation along with acceptance of the Home Office terms and Conditions which will apply to this purchase . Potential suppliers are invited to send an email to Janine Melia, Home office Commercial: Janine.Melia@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk, confirming their interest in this opportunity and providing details of their product which has the ability to meet the Statement of requirements and in addition, a full breakdown of costs including delivery. Emails should be submitted by 5pm onThursday 07 February 2017. Please also note that in order for your quotation to be considered you must confirm that you have the availability and will be able to deliver all 5 sets by Monday 20th March to allow payment by the end of the financial year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365dda8e-95b7-4aa8-95a5-f74aef5f24f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Feb 2017 - 20 Mar 2017 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HOME OFFICE | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M5 3FS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Quays | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38631000 - Binoculars ## Release History - 31 Jan 2017 at 17:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365dda8e-95b7-4aa8-95a5-f74aef5f24f6 - 31 Jan 2017 at 17:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365dda8e-95b7-4aa8-95a5-f74aef5f24f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/365dda8e-95b7-4aa8-95a5-f74aef5f24f6 31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f1b39a4-03db-43e8-9bd6-d89831d2bb0d Statement of Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46972f15-d426-418d-8ea5-d9d81b11962e Terms and Conditions ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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