--- title: "706109453 Handheld STA - Opportunity CF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6dbdae5-0188-4577-aca9-22e5ad37cfaa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6dbdae5-0188-4577-aca9-22e5ad37cfaa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dbdae5-0188-4577-aca9-22e5ad37cfaa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dbdae5-0188-4577-aca9-22e5ad37cfaa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-12-02" --- # 706109453 Handheld STA - Opportunity CF Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6dbdae5-0188-4577-aca9-22e5ad37cfaa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6dbdae5-0188-4577-aca9-22e5ad37cfaa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6dbdae5-0188-4577-aca9-22e5ad37cfaa.json) ## Summary The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for a Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD) for Handheld Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) capabilities. The event is planned for w/c 20 March 2023. Interested companies should register their products for demonstration meeting specific technical requirements. The Infantry Trials and Development Unit, Warminster, will manage the CCD, and companies will be allocated time slots to present their products in person. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to showcase their STA products to the Ministry of Defence, supporting future Army Balance of Investment decisions for Dismounted Close Combat capability. The procurement method used is Other - Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD), and the tender period ends on 31 January 2023. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and suppliers must ensure their products meet specified technical requirements, such as detecting a human target in low light at a minimum range of 1km and integrating additional functionalities like laser range finders. ## Notice The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has the following Opportunity: The Authority intends to hold a Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD) for Handheld Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) capabilities. The CCD event is provisionally planned for w/c 20 March 2023 The Authority invites industry with potential products to demonstrate their equipment at the above CCD trial. The aim of the CCD is to inform requirements capture for User and System Requirements Documents and to inform future Army Balance of Investment (BOI) decisions for future Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) capability. Those companies wishing to demonstrate their products for this event should register their interest and provide the requested information through this Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. All STA products to be demonstrated must meet the following technical requirements: 1. The ability to detect a human target in low and zero light at a minimum range of 1km. 2. Should be a small, lightweight handheld device, that is stowable in a pocket/ammo pouch. 3. Additional functionality will be considered such as an integrated laser range finder, the ability to connect to a Battle Management system The Infantry Trials and Development Unit, Warminster will be responsible for managing and conducting the CCD - further details on the trials will be available closer to the date. Companies who register their interest to demonstrate their products shall be allocated a time slot (subject to agreement with ITDU trials officer) to attend in person with their products to demonstrate them to the Authority. The Authority cannot guarantee that all products will be seen. Note: This demonstration is for information and data gathering by the Authority and for industry to demonstrate their products. It is not a commitment to any future procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626b5a49-0562-4d96-b2c7-de631a3e7ea9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Capability Concept Demonstrator (CCD) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2023 | | 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 | 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 - 2 Dec 2022 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626b5a49-0562-4d96-b2c7-de631a3e7ea9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/626b5a49-0562-4d96-b2c7-de631a3e7ea9 2nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/121600480184D33863EF 706109453 Handheld STA - DPQQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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