Scope
Reference
715631457 Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) Framework Agreement (FA) Pipeline Notice
Description
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 £100M.
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:
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38633000 - Telescopic sights
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 November 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mrs Amy PArker
Telephone: 030 879 86818
Email: DESLESTSP-DCC-ComrclTeam@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government