Night Vision Goggles - NVG - 797 / #2

Supply and Maintenance Services for Night Vision Goggles #2 - SNI security classification: The CNC have a requirement to purchase of a minimum of 16 sets of Night Vision Googles to replace existing equipment. This could be increased over the term of the contract to up to 40+ devices. Lifespan of the equipment will be not less than 5 years. (CNC require a Whole Life Cost approach to this supply, which will include servicing of the devices, repairs, refurbishment and spare parts and/or fixings/fittings) Any NVG's must meet the required tactical specifications and have a UK/European based through life spares and support service available. Potential suppliers will provide a sample 'testing' NVG device for tender evaluation and trials by CNC operational Officers for a period of at least one week - commencing 4th November 22 & before the final date for tender submissions. Due to additional funding constraints and an important operational deployment deadline, the NVG devices are required to be in CNC possession and receipted before end March 23 and ready to use and deployment before the 1st/2nd week of April 2023. The equipment must in production (not a prototype) and meet UK legislation and import regulations. The equipment must not be obsolete or ceasing production, before the end of the 5-year contract and any spares, replacements or exchanges must be readily available from a UK or European stores or offices and not subject to lengthy export or import procedures, certificates or licences. This tender will be conducted under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations, Open Procedure. Tenderers/Suppliers will be secured under a Non-Disclosure Agreement Suppliers will be required to comply with all appropriate sections of the HMG Security Policy Framework. Suppliers will be required to comply with all appropriate sections of the X List requirements. This tender is classified as SNI (Sensitive Nuclear Information) and is covered by our policy