---
title: "708935453-Commanders Thermal Optics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040b67"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-10-12"
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# 708935453-Commanders Thermal Optics

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040b67

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a selective procurement process for the purchase of handheld thermal optics under a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreement contract. The contract is valued at up to £8 million (ex-VAT) and is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of November 15, 2023.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the telescopic sights industry to secure a valuable contract. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process should have experience in providing handheld thermal optics and be prepared to engage in a structured submission process involving written documentation. The Ministry of Defence has outlined clear instructions for suppliers to express interest in this tender through their eSourcing portal, with economic and suitability criteria specified for supplier evaluation.

## Notice

The Authority intends to place a multi-product, multi-supplier Framework Agreemeent 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030111-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38633000 - Telescopic sights

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030111-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=57143
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e04dfb8b-e0de-4010-9831-35b0eecc5613

## Provenance

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