--- title: "707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Contract_Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-66c78b0b-9144-4563-8897-2aff7b10b492" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66c78b0b-9144-4563-8897-2aff7b10b492" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66c78b0b-9144-4563-8897-2aff7b10b492.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66c78b0b-9144-4563-8897-2aff7b10b492.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-09-10" --- # 707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Contract_Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66c78b0b-9144-4563-8897-2aff7b10b492 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-66c78b0b-9144-4563-8897-2aff7b10b492) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-66c78b0b-9144-4563-8897-2aff7b10b492.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure night vision devices through a selective, restricted procedure, designated for telescopic sights under the CPV 38633000 classification. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 14th October 2024. This procurement is valued at approximately £120 million (excluding VAT) and is set to cover various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The procurement period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031. This contract involves a framework agreement (FA) allowing flexibility in procuring night vision device capabilities over the next seven years, contingent on user requirements and funding. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in night vision technology and related fields. SMEs are especially encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria favour such enterprises. The competition will involve a pre-determined evaluation process, including mini-competitions. Successful suppliers will need to agree to place sub-contract arrangements under the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract. Furthermore, the winning suppliers will engage in discussions around Social Value (SV) and develop Method Statements, KPIs, and action plans to incorporate SV into their proposals. Businesses adept at providing high-quality technical solutions, with capabilities to handle extensive service contracts and flexible manufacturing capacities, will find themselves well-suited to compete in this tender. ## Notice Once on the FA, suppliers will be requested to provide the Technical information relating to their product(s). Once the product(s) are qualified onto the FA 'Catalogue', mini competitions shall be undertaken using a pre-determined evaluation process. Successful suppliers will be paid a PS1 consideration to be on the FA. The total anticipated spend across the 7 years is PS120M (EX VAT). The purpose of this framework is to enable the Authority to flexibly procure the Night Vision Device (NVD) capability for Front Line Commands (FLCs) over the next 7 years dependent on user requirements and funding. It is the Authority's intent for support to be provided via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract. Potential Providers must be willing to place a sub-contract agreement with the Supplier providing support under the STAS Contract. The Authority intends to hold a Contract Bidders Conference (CBC) to DPQQ down-selected suppliers. This shall include a discussion around Social Value (SV). Potential Providers shall discuss and agree Method Statements, KPIs and timed action plans. The Authority has final agreement of Social Value, and the SV shall be incorporated into the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and issued to Potential Providers. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this requirement has been assessed as Very Low (RAR-543383377). Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) shall be requested at Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage. DPQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/990524460191DBADE423 FTS Notice - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/298430170191DBAF4A55 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660384ad-47fe-414a-99cc-e06895dfc852 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38633000 - Telescopic sights ## Release History - 10 Sep 2024 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660384ad-47fe-414a-99cc-e06895dfc852 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660384ad-47fe-414a-99cc-e06895dfc852 10th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/990524460191DBADE423 DPQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/298430170191DBAF4A55 FTS Notice - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/651273650191DBBF4688 DSP Opportunity Listing ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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