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Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE) Component Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Mar 2019 at 12:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a tender process titled "Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE) Component Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability," classified under technical services. The procurement, conducted through an open procedure, aimed to review the technical specifications of 39 PLCE components, including necessary testing and updates to standards. Key dates include the contract period from 16th January 2019 to 26th April 2019, with the tender period closing on 3rd December 2018. The contract, worth £22,933.10, involved requirements to revise and edit specifications provided back to the Authority.

This contracting opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those with expertise in testing and evaluation of military equipment components. Suppliers well-suited to compete would include SMEs capable of meeting the performance criteria outlined in the specifications, especially those experienced in working with defence-related equipment and regulations. Companies positioned in the South West region of England, where delivery is specified, may also find strategic advantages in participating in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE) Component Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability

Notice Description

The Authority requires a review of the 39 technical specifications for Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE) to identify all prescriptive equipment components, materials and manufacturers. This includes: Identify required testing and determination of performance criteria required for components and materials. Complete required testing as identified to performance criteria required for components and materials, including the Bundesman Rain Shower and Drying testing. Update references of standards to latest editions (e.g. British Standards), where applicable. Revise and edit specifications as determined, providing them back to the Authority in the prescribed format.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67bf3c60-66f7-4dab-9b20-66a19251bab0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d615896-978c-49b1-a01c-bff82f544e98
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,933 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,933 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2019 - 26 Apr 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITS TESTING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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