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title: "Night Vision Goggles Trainer 2"
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# Night Vision Goggles Trainer 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c878d71c-c266-45c8-a252-b31fe685a715

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, as the contracting authority. The tender, titled "Night Vision Goggles Trainer 2," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on training and simulation for aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Night Readiness LLC. The procurement method used was direct, under a single tender action below the threshold, with key dates including the start of the contract period on 22nd April 2025 and an end date of 22nd April 2027. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, highlighting its wide-scale geographical relevance.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in training and simulation, particularly those familiar with night vision equipment and its operational safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in aviation training stand to benefit most, as the contract supports suitability for SMEs while excluding voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The awarded value of £43,064.45 in GBP provides an attractive engagement opportunity for capable businesses, promising both financial benefits and strategic partnerships in the defence and aviation sectors.

## Notice

The NVG Course is a 1-day course delivered at the Centre for Aviation Medicine (CAM) at RAF Henlow comprising theoretical and practical training. It is regarded as essential to ensure the safe operation of night vision equipment and is thus essential to overall flight safety and other environments which use NVG. The lectures cover subjects such as NVG construction, accurate fitting, and safe adjustment of the NVG's, understanding the night environment, human factors and accident analysis relating to NVG's. The course is delivered by CAM instructors or visiting aircrew instructors and meets the following requirements: NATO AAMedP 1.2, NATO AAMedP 1.13 and MAA RA 2135.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe1287f-b00f-4229-8d13-51ea4524131b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,064 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIGHT READINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe1287f-b00f-4229-8d13-51ea4524131b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbe1287f-b00f-4229-8d13-51ea4524131b
  29th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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