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VEAT: The Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and Total Support of Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)

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30 Apr 2020 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails the Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Commodities Project Team (AC PT) seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and total support of the Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS). This contract is categorised under "Armour plating" and has been valued at £2,217,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract set to commence on 8 May 2020 and culminate on 6 May 2022. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a tender period that concluded on 13 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and security sectors, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and supplying armoured products or support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly relevant, given the inclusion of SME suitability in the tender's specifications. Companies equipped to deliver PDS and manufacturing capabilities concerning military-grade equipment would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VEAT: The Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and Total Support of Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

Notice Description

The E&S Aircrew DT within Defence Equipment and Support requires a Post Design Service (PDS) and total support of the Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS) currently in use. The Authority intends to Award an interim Single Source non-QDC with Level Peaks Associates to enable the continued purchase and support of the current Load Carriage system. 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: Armour plating.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a2f9954-cd35-48fb-ad96-a865741035b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84aa102e-1070-4416-ab9a-322dd5a29a2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44430000 - Armour plating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,217,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,217,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2020 - 6 May 2022 1-2 years
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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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