Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfd-b5be-71d5-bcfc-b36b5af3231e/land-vehicle-exercise-lvex-sbri-phase2-istec-signature-reduction-molle awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Land Vehicle Exercise (LVEX) SBRI Phase2 - ISTEC Signature Reduction Molle [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £35,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Apr 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### PHASE 2 ACTIVITY Phase 1 activity ISTEC developed the camouflage concept into a demonstrator suitable for fitment to a Protected Weapon Station. For Phase 2 it is expected that a prototype solution covering a complete platform will be supplied. The whole platform solution will then be tested and demonstrated against current in-service camouflage to quantify the benefits of the system with respect to Visual, Near Infra-Red (Image intensifier) and Far Infra-Red (Thermal) signature. Radar signature is not to be considered. The MOLLE stowage concepts shall be carried forward through further development, considering weight distribution, ergonomics and accessibility. These will exist only on inner surfaces of the platform, and where is deemed useful by the designer, after consideration of common uses and configurations. Ease of application, replacement and maintenance shall also be considered with a focus on the simplicity of the aforementioned by non-technical users wherever possible. Trials are likely to examine some aspects of this. Environmental robustness must be considered throughout. Due to the lack of environmental sealing, some consideration must be given to the effect of water saturation on the solutions weight, usability and fitting. Whilst creating a whole platform solution it will be required to consider as a design exercise and feasibility study, the fitment of the solution to another/modified platform (TBD at kick-off), which is likely to be fitted with armour packs for theatre and/or may have a number of additional retrofitted equipment. The contractor is expected to provide a prototype system. Read full description ## CPV classification Tarpaulins, sails for boats, sailboards or land craft, awnings, sunblinds, tents and camping goods Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/97a40673-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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