--- title: "Future Support to Battle Group Thermal Imager (BGTI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER" published: "2018-10-04" --- # Future Support to Battle Group Thermal Imager (BGTI) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1b5e87f-344c-4d03-998b-53c6fef8e928.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other is conducting a tender for the "Future Support to Battle Group Thermal Imager (BGTI)", aimed at providing enhanced capabilities to armoured fighting vehicles through visual and thermal imaging. This procurement falls under the military vehicles and associated parts industry and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, the tendering process uses a selective procurement method, with the application deadline set for 11:00 on 31st October 2018. The anticipated contract will commence on 1st July 2019 and is expected to run for three years, with options for a further extension of three years. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in maintenance and repair services of military vehicles, optical equipment, and related parts. Companies with capabilities in spares procurement, sub-assembly repair, and technical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the procurement process will only invite a maximum of six suppliers who meet the minimum requirements, it is essential for interested bidders to prepare thoroughly to enhance their chances of being tendered. This contract, valued at £30 million, could drive growth for SMEs in the defence sector, contributing to their development and sustainability. ## Notice Battle Group Thermal Imaging (BGTI) provides an enhanced capability to Warrior and CVR(T) Scimitar Armoured Fighting Vehicles by means of visual & thermal images for sighting and situational awareness, weapon targeting and as an aid to vehicle navigation. Since 2004, over 600 BGTI systems have been fielded providing the Armoured Battle Group with a coherent day and night fighting capability. The Vehicle Support Team has a requirement for the In-Service support of this equipment which will include the procurement of spares, sub assembly repair, obsolescence management, configuration management, maintenance of publications, and technical support. This Contract will be let using the restricted procedure of the DSPCR 2011. Interested parties are invited to complete the PQQ attached to this advert. The Authority will only invite suppliers who have completed the PQQ and satisfied its minimum requirements. A maximum of 6 suppliers will be invited to tender. In the event of more than 6 suppliers meeting the minimum requirements, only the 6 highest scoring suppliers will be invited to tender. The PQQ must be completed by 11:00 on 31st October 2018. Please use the PQQ Access Code: 9U985C6P2P It is envisaged that the Contract will be for a 3-year period and include options to extend for a potential further 3 years. Please note that the Authority has no access to and will be unable to provide any test/repair specifications, drawings and other technical documentation for this requirement. The Authority, or any of its advisers, does not accept any liability in respect of this PQQ or any supporting documentation or liability for any costs or expenses borne by the Potential Provider or any of their Sub-Contractors or advisers in this process. Nothing in the PQQ Documents is, or should be, relied upon as a promise or a representation as to the Authority's ultimate decisions in relation to the BGTI Future Support contract. The publication of the PQQ Documents in no way commits the Authority to award any contract or pursue any tender process for the BGTI Future Support Requirement. The planned release date for the ITT is 12th November 2018. Suppliers invited to tender will be given a minimum of 40 calendar days to respond to this tender. Funding for this requirement has not been approved, and no bid costs will be covered. Invited Tenderer's bids will be evaluated to determine the Most Economically Advantageous Tender. No reverse auction will be used. 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: Military vehicles and associated parts.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6657404c-0e7d-4cbf-85f9-6fa53a8dc65b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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, OTHER | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts - 35420000 - Parts of military vehicles - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles - 50344000 - Repair and maintenance services of optical equipment ## Release History - 4 Oct 2018 at 07:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6657404c-0e7d-4cbf-85f9-6fa53a8dc65b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6657404c-0e7d-4cbf-85f9-6fa53a8dc65b 4th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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