Tender

Integrated Soldier System Project PETREL- Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)

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Tender

19 Jun 2017 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) is currently conducting a selective tender for the Integrated Soldier System Project, titled "Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system." This project is classified under the industry category of protective gear, with a total contract value of £100 million and a minimum value of £20 million. The tender period ends on 17 July 2017, and the contract period spans from 16 April 2019 to 16 April 2024. Interested businesses should note that the tender requires innovative approaches to combat protective clothing suitable for a demanding military environment.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing protective gear, including combat suits, ballistic uniforms, and safety clothing. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, durable textile solutions, particularly those that can enhance or refurbish existing systems, will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with proven capabilities in military supply chains will be well-positioned to compete, while also attracting collaboration with technology providers focused on garment integration with advanced body armour systems.

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Notice Title

Integrated Soldier System Project PETREL- Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system.

Notice Description

Protective gear. Garments for anti-ballistic protection. Integrated Soldier System - Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system, including both the Head sub system and the Torso sub system. This will include both the initial procurement and support for PETREL with options for further procurement and support through life. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Protective gear.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5cc396-bfe8-400f-9321-eed20dd2804f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

18143000 - Protective gear

18310000 - Underwear

18312000 - Underpants

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113470 - Protective shirts or pants

35811300 - Military uniforms

35812000 - Combat uniforms

35812200 - Combat suits

35812300 - Combat gear

35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Apr 2019 - 16 Apr 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
helen.jefferies519@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067985542

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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