Published date: 10 September 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 October 2024, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Telescopic sights - 38633000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£1 to £120,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_367042/1209212

Published date

10 September 2024

Closing date

14 October 2024

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 April 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2031

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Once on the FA, suppliers will be requested to provide the Technical information relating to their product(s). Once the product(s) are qualified onto the FA 'Catalogue', mini competitions shall be undertaken using a pre-determined evaluation process.

Successful suppliers will be paid a £1 consideration to be on the FA.

The total anticipated spend across the 7 years is £120M (EX VAT).

The purpose of this framework is to enable the Authority to flexibly procure the Night Vision Device (NVD) capability for Front Line Commands (FLCs) over the next 7 years dependent on user requirements and funding.

It is the Authority's intent for support to be provided via the Surveillance Target Acquisition Support (STAS) Contract. Potential Providers must be willing to place a sub-contract agreement with the Supplier providing support under the STAS Contract.

The Authority intends to hold a Contract Bidders Conference (CBC) to DPQQ down-selected suppliers. This shall include a discussion around Social Value (SV). Potential Providers shall discuss and agree Method Statements, KPIs and timed action plans. The Authority has final agreement of Social Value, and the SV shall be incorporated into the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and issued to Potential Providers.

The Cyber Risk Level associated with this requirement has been assessed as Very Low (RAR-543383377). Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ) shall be requested at Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage.

DPQQ - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/990524460191DBADE423

FTS Notice - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/298430170191DBAF4A55


About the buyer

Contact name

DCC Commercial Team

Address

MoD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

DESLESTSP-DCC-ComrclTeam@mod.gov.uk

Website

https://des.mod.uk/