707783450-Night_Vision_Devices_Contract_Notice

Tender 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