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title: "715631457 Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Framework Agreement (FA) Pipeline Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0595dc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-09-08"
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# 715631457 Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Framework Agreement (FA) Pipeline Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0595dc

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## Summary

The public procurement process currently in the planning stage involves the Defence Equipment and Support, the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement exercise is titled "715631457 Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Framework Agreement (FA) Pipeline Notice," related to the defence and security industry. The scope of the project includes establishing a three-year framework agreement for various Surveillance & Target Acquisition Capabilities with an anticipated value of up to £100 million, with a potential gross amount reaching £120 million. This competitive flexible procedure emphasises innovation and operational efficiency and will later progress to the tender stage, with future notices planned for publication on 4th November 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, notably for firms specialising in defence technologies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to handle technological advancements in surveillance equipment. The procurement involves goods such as Telescopic sights, Direct View Optics, Thermal Imagers, Image Intensifiers, and ancillary components, requiring suppliers to also manage through life support via the STAS Contract. Businesses with capabilities in producing and maintaining high-performance, cost-effective surveillance products will find this framework advantageous, promoting agility and supply chain resilience.

## Notice

Title: 715631457 Surveillance & Target Acquisition Framework Agreement Defence Equipment & Support, the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence, the Lethality and Protect, Gunnery Systems and Munitions, Dismounted Close Combat Team, intends to establish a three year non-committal multi supplier, multi product closed Defence and Security Framework for the procurement and support of Surveillance & Target Acquisition (STA) Capabilities with a potential value up to PS100M. The Framework will enable the procurement of STA capabilities through the pre-approval of suppliers and in-service products and seeks to deliver innovation, technology and performance enhancements, whilst improving procurement agility, supply chain resilience and reducing the through life operational and support costs. The STA Framework is expected to enable the efficient and effective procurement of but not limited to the following Handheld and Weapon Mounted Surveillance & Target Acquisition capabilities. a. Direct View Optics b. Thermal Imagers c. Image Intensifiers d. Laser Enabled Devices e. Ancillaries (e.g. Thermal Targets) A condition of being on the STA Framework is for the Supplier to agree a sub-contract for the through life support and maintenance of delivered capabilities via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract, should the Authority decide to use this contractual mechanism. In preparation for the publication of the UK 4 Tender Notice, any interested supplier must register on the Central Digital Platform: Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html#where-do-i-access-find-a-tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054672-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38633000 - Telescopic sights

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 13:19 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054672-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054672-2025
  8th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html#where-do-i-access-find-a-tender
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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