--- title: "Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c75fdff2-6fd2-457f-8810-94c577c55536" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c75fdff2-6fd2-457f-8810-94c577c55536" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c75fdff2-6fd2-457f-8810-94c577c55536.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c75fdff2-6fd2-457f-8810-94c577c55536.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)" published: "2019-09-19" --- # Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c75fdff2-6fd2-457f-8810-94c577c55536 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c75fdff2-6fd2-457f-8810-94c577c55536) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c75fdff2-6fd2-457f-8810-94c577c55536.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) is currently seeking suppliers for the "Night Vision Goggle-Enhanced Project," which falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on telescopic sights. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28 February 2020. This opportunity is located in Bristol, South West England, and has an estimated contract value of £50 million, with a minimum threshold of £15 million. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure, indicating that suppliers will be chosen based on specific criteria outlined by the contracting authority. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the defence and electronics sectors, especially those specialising in optical and thermal imaging technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply night vision equipment, components for military applications, or related technologies are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project could lead to long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, leveraging their capabilities to enhance market presence and growth within the defence industry. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Section I.1 Instead of: Bethany.Buxton101@hotmail.co.uk Read: Bethany.Buxton101@mod.gov.uk Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: N93U4DZE65. The access code (N93U4DZE65) does not apply- please use the one below (QZB96WR247) To note: contact email address has been corrected to: Bethany.Buxton101@mod.gov.uk Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is detailed within this contract notice, you will also have visibility of the deadline date, once you have added the Access code via DCO as the opening and closing date is visible within the opportunity. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this opportunity prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing support@contracts.mod.uk or Telephone 0800 282 324. This project covers the procurement of mounted Night Vision Goggles and Thermal Imaging (TI) Clip-on sensors.This requirement has the capability that enables the individual DCC Solider the abili Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Telescopic sights.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f567b72-acdd-43f6-899a-eb210f072dfd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Sep 2020 - 10 Sep 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38633000 - Telescopic sights ## Release History - 19 Sep 2019 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f567b72-acdd-43f6-899a-eb210f072dfd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f567b72-acdd-43f6-899a-eb210f072dfd 19th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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