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

14 Jul 2017 at 06:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) division, has initiated a selective procurement process for the Integrated Soldier System Project PETREL. This project aims to deliver and support a combat protective clothing system that integrates with the current VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system. The tender, identified as BIP55287947, is set within the protective gear industry category and is located in Bristol, UK. Tenders must be submitted by 31 July 2017, with a minimum contract value of £20 million and a total potential value of up to £100 million. The eventual contract period will run from 16 April 2019 to 16 April 2024.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in protective gear, military uniforms, or related textiles. Companies involved in the manufacture or refurbishment of combat clothing and protective systems, especially those with expertise in anti-ballistic protection, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project also invites collaboration from businesses looking to expand their offerings in the defence sector, aligning their capabilities with evolving military requirements and regulations.

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Notice Information

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

Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: IV.3.4) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 17 July 2017 Time: 17:00 Read: 17 July 2017 Time: 15:30 Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk 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.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2e452a9-4060-4aba-ae0e-9f8a359022d3
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
14 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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