--- title: "704348450 - Thermal Targetry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-06-27" --- # 704348450 - Thermal Targetry Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b34e5050-4410-4a7e-9d07-bd71675fd75f.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "704348450 - Thermal Targetry" is initiated by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This request is classified under the "Targets for shooting practice" category and is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for engagement responses is set for 15 July 2022. Suppliers interested in participating should note the specific requirements outlined in the tender, particularly as the products will be used for training Dismounted Close Combat Army personnel. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military training equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced thermal target systems. Companies engaged in manufacturing durable shooting targets that can withstand heavy fire, as well as those with strong capabilities in product presentation and demonstration, would be well-suited to compete. The Procurement offers a chance for SMEs to engage with a government authority, potentially leading to future contracts in defence training technology. ## Notice Thermal Targetry Request For Information The Authority wishes to understand what types of Thermal Targetry systems are available through Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), for use in training Dismounted Close Combat Army personnel; specifically when using thermal weapon sights. The Authority therefore asks companies with potential products to respond to the following question set, along with supporting information (e.g. Product data sheets). For context, the presented targets will be engaged using 7.62x51MM, 0.50cal and 40MM machine gun fire. 1. Technology: Question: What type of technology does the product use? (e.g. a) Passive, using sky reflection, b) Active, using heating, etc.) 2. Target Depiction: Question: What types of target is the product able to represent? (e.g. a) Single soldier, b) Soldier groups, c) Vehicles, etc.) 3. Durability: Question: How many rounds of ammunition (non-reactive natures) is the product able to sustain before becoming unusable? 4. Cost: Question: What is the product unit cost and available price breaks? 5. Availability: Question: What is the product lead time from placement of order to delivery? 6. Infrastructure: Question: Does the system have specific power, groundwork or other infrastructure needs, which would be required on the range complex? 7. Presentation: Question: Are you able to present your product to the Authority in July, at a date yet to be arranged. 8. Demonstration: Question: Utilising the opportunity of a live firing range activity in September 22, are you able to supply products to enable requirements capture for a possible future procurement of Thermal Targets? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd0f32f-9043-4e1b-877c-5b9f193b3aee | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jul 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35210000 - Targets for shooting practice ## Release History - 27 Jun 2022 at 09:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd0f32f-9043-4e1b-877c-5b9f193b3aee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efd0f32f-9043-4e1b-877c-5b9f193b3aee 27th June 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/284625740181A475075F 704348450 - Thermal Targetry Link to Prior Information Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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