--- title: "707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Framework-Contract_Award" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-06-05" --- # 707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Framework-Contract_Award Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-90a65868-ad22-49f1-9665-fbd2a1f1b76e.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence, through its Dismounted Close Combat Team, has completed a significant public procurement process involving the award of a multi-supplier Framework Agreement. This contract, titled "707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Framework-Contract_Award," pertains to the acquisition of Night Vision Devices within the "Telescopic sights" sector (CPV Code 38633000). Spanning seven years from 29th April 2025 to 29th April 2032, this Framework Agreement allows for flexible procurement depending on user requirements and funding. Geographically focused in the South West of the United Kingdom, the procurement employed a selective and restricted procedure, adhering to European thresholds. Among vital dates, the tender closed on 7th March 2025, with the award confirmed on 5th June 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with numerous SMEs being part of the awarded supplier group, including Aviation Spares and Repairs Limited, Beck Optronic Solutions Limited, and Highland Defence, among others. Whether your business focuses on defence technology, optical devices, or advanced manufacturing, participating in such frameworks can lead to long-term partnership opportunities with the Ministry of Defence. Additionally, with the cyber risk level associated assessed as very low, businesses providing robust technological solutions stand to benefit substantially from this strategic partnership, facilitating expansion in both domestic and international defence markets. ## Notice The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for the procurement of Night Vision Devices. The estimated total Framework value is up to PS120M ex-VAT across multiple suppliers throughout the 7-year duration of the Framework. The purpose of this Framework Agreement is to enable the Authority to flexibly procure the Night Vision Devices capability for Front Line Commands (FLCs) over the next 7 years dependent on user requirements and funding. Following award of the Framework Agreement, the Authority's intention is to seek technical data for the proposed products from the suppliers. The Authority shall then call forward the physical product for trials and assessment to be carried out by the Authority or a third party on their behalf. The Authority will only procure products that have been tested and meet the specified requirement. Support shall be provided via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract. Providers will place a sub-contract agreement with the Supplier providing support under the STAS Contract. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this requirement has been assessed as Very Low (RAR-543383377). 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/189fff74-f6a2-4a06-9e35-0a7dc18c5f7c | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 29 Apr 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 19 | | Supplier names | AVIATION SPARES AND REPAIRS; BECK OPTRONIC SOLUTIONS; BEECHWOOD EQUIPMENT; HARRIS SYSTEMS; HIGHLAND DEFENCE; IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL; INSTRO PRECISION; KARBON SAVUNMA SISTEMLERI SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI; LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES; MKU; OPTIX JSC; PRECISION TECHNIC DEFENCE; QIOPTIQ; SENOP; THALES; THEON SENSORS; THERMOTEKNIX SYSTEMS; THOMAS JACKS; VIKING ARMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38633000 - Telescopic sights ## Release History - 5 Jun 2025 at 07:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189fff74-f6a2-4a06-9e35-0a7dc18c5f7c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/189fff74-f6a2-4a06-9e35-0a7dc18c5f7c 5th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/660384ad-47fe-414a-99cc-e06895dfc852 Contract Notice - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/990524460191DBADE423 DPQQ Notice ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/298430170191DBAF4A55 - https://des.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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