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Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) Replacement Programme

West Yorkshire Combined Authority · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 15:02.

Opportunity overview

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) wishes to engage with the market regarding the future replacement and expansion of its Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) capability. The purpose of this Market Engagement is to gain a better understanding of currently available NVIS technologies, associated maintenance arrangements, through-life costs, certification requirements and future development opportunities. NPAS is particularly interested in solutions which improve operational resilience, reduce maintenance costs and enhance crew performance during night operations.

Classification

  • CPV33735000 — Goggles
  • CPV34741000 — Aircraft equipment

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
BLC0352
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
11 Jan 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jul 2027, 00:00
Ends
30 Jun 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
30 Jun 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
34741000
Description
Aircraft equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
33735000
Description
Goggles

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
The contracting authority is conducting pre-market engagement regarding the future replacement and expansion of it's night vision imaging system (NVIS) capability. The engagement will commence on 21/08/2026 and will conclude on 02/11/2026. As part of this market engagement, the Authority is issuing an Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of RFI is to gain a better understanding of currently available NVIS technologies, associated maintenance arrangements, through-life costs, certification requirements and future development opportunities. For full details of the RFI and response requirements please see the RFI documents. These can be found by registering on the Atamis portal: https://atamis-7459.my.site.com/s/Welcome Opportunity reference C21004 Internal reference BLC0352 It is anticipated that the key dates for market engagement will be as follows: Notice Published: 21/08/2026 RFI Return Date: 14/09/2026 Period for Authority and Supplier Meetings and Demonstrations: 02/10/2026 – 02/11/2026
Due
2 Nov 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
079755-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
21 Aug 2026, 09:44
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Id
GB-PPON-PHYG-7328-ZLQJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHYG-7328-ZLQJ

Address

Street Address
Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street
Locality
Leeds
Postal Code
LS1 2DE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE42

Contact

Name
Joshua Dawkins

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government
Organisation 2
Name
BlueLight Commercial Limited
Id
GB-COH-12517649
Role Details
Managing and facilitating the procurement process

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
12517649

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHNR-1637-NVGV

Address

Street Address
Lower Ground 5-8 The Sanctuary
Locality
London
Postal Code
SW1P 3JS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI32

Contact

Name
Joshua Dawkins

Roles

procuringEntity

Details

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Leeds · UKE42 · LS1 2DE · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 079755-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·