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The current contract for Binoculars in Bristol is projected to end on 11/1/2018 and may be available for re-tender.The current contract for Binoculars in Bristol included Binoculars. The UK MOD potentially may have a requirement to purchase a Land System Binocular Capability (LSBC) to enable basic situational awareness for commanders, by allowing them to detect, recognise and identify objects from short range to a distance beyond the individual weapon sight in both normal and low light conditions. Potentially, the LSBC would replace all tri-service general purpose binoculars with the ability to visually interrogate large and small areas in addition to being a means of estimating size and distance.The LSBC would be used in a deliberate fashion, i.e. it would be stowed for carriage, then quickly and easily extracted, used and re-stowed as required. During use the operator would need to move the system out of the way to allow other tasks to be conducted without the system being rested on a surface or falling to the ground. It would need to integrate with the Dismounted Close Combat equipment whilst being carried, extracted, used and would be required not to inhibit the operator due to bulk, weight or profile.