The objective of this Framework Agreement is to ensure that the Danish Defence will be able to provide Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles.
The Framework Agreement consists of an acquisition part for 7 (seven) years with an option for further 3 (three) years and a sustainment part for 15 (fiveteen) years.
The Danish Police is also entitled to use the Framework Agreements.
The Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles will be primarily utilized by specialist sharpshooters across a wide spectrum of land-, naval- and air force units, in both combat and training scenarios, in varying environmental conditions across the globe.
The Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles are to be primarily used with focus on target observation, identification and acquisition (hereunder ranging and ballistic correction) prior to and while engaging the target with the shooter’s weapon system.
The Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles are also to be used along with the soldier’s and their unit's other equipment, such as other weaponry, sensors and different electromagnetic emitters.
Due to operational requirements, it is expected that the Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles live up to specific minimum requirements, some of which are already described in section III 2.3. as part of the candidate selection criteria.
It is of paramount importance that the Danish Defence will also be able to purchase relevant spare parts and accessories to the Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles, as well as have the possibility to receive repair assistance and necessary training for user instructors and technical staff. Therefore the Framework Agreement will have a sustainment part included.
As part of the tender procedure and prior to awarding the contract, tests will be conducted to evaluate the offers and verify that the Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles included in the tenderers' offer comply with the all requirements of DALO. The tests are scheduled to take place in the early Summer 2023 and are expected to be conducted at the Danish Defence locations in Denmark. The exact method and the intended tests will be described in the tender material.
The Danish Defence intends to use the Framework Agreement for current purchases of Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles, as well as related accessories, spare parts and services and expects to place an initial order of (44+18) Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles directly after signing of the Framework Agreement.
The Danish Defence shall not be obliged to buy any minimum quantity of Thermal Clip-on Sights for Sniper Rifles