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title: "708935453-Commanders_Thermal_Optics"
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# 708935453-Commanders_Thermal_Optics

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f97c8afa-b92f-4b85-a9e4-6601ab083f84

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process titled "Commanders Thermal Optic (CTO) - Contract Bidders Notice" within the Telescopic sights category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 17th May 2024, and a contract period spanning from 1st July 2024 to 1st July 2031. The procurement method is selective under a Restricted procedure. The contract holds a potential value of up to £8M ex-VAT and is set to facilitate the procurement of handheld thermal optics for Front Line Commands (FLCs) over the next 7 years in multiple suppliers delivery addresses within the South West region.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs interested in supplying goods to the Ministry of Defence, particularly those involved in providing handheld thermal optics. The Ministry of Defence aims to foster a competitive environment through a Contract Bidders' Conference, where selected suppliers will engage in discussions concerning Social Value incorporation. SMEs able to meet the surveillance support subcontracting requirements are encouraged to participate in this opportunity, which holds a very low cyber risk level according to the risk assessment.

## Notice

The Authority intends to place a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract for handheld thermal optics (Long Wave Infra-Red) for PS1 consideration. The possible total contract value is anticipated to be up to PS8M ex-VAT (SUBJECT TO CONTRACT) across multiple suppliers. The Cyber Risk Level associated with this project has been assessed as 'Very Low'. Risk Assessment Reference: 473129326. Additional information: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57143 - Opportunity Listing on Defence Sourcing Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e04dfb8b-e0de-4010-9831-35b0eecc5613 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 3 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 12 Oct 2023 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e04dfb8b-e0de-4010-9831-35b0eecc5613

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e04dfb8b-e0de-4010-9831-35b0eecc5613
  12th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e050836d-33dc-41be-8b60-d5aa88293437
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/276425e4-1f1b-46aa-9f36-33b844a5de52
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3bb7051-fc87-40a8-98fc-cb2ff8037c51
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- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030106-2023
  Find a Tender Service link

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57143

## Provenance

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