Notice Information
Notice Title
Soldier Systems Framework Contract CF Opportunity
Notice Description
The Soldier Systems Framework Contract ("the Contract") is for the provision of a selection of 'On the Man' equipment, including both Commercially Off The Shelf (COTS) and Military Off The Shelf (MOTS) items. The Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes and consist of five (5) Lots: LOT 1. General Clothing LOT 2. Outdoor Equipment and Clothing LOT 3. Load Carriage LOT 4. Medical Training Equipment LOT 5. Maintenance Material and Equipment Further details of each Lot can be found at Annex B of the PQQ Guidance Document (ref. 705925450_Solider_Systems_Framework_Contract_PQQ_Guidance). Goods will be procured within the appropriate Lot through mini-competitions with a minimum threshold of PS12,000. Suppliers are invited to bid for one (1), more or all Lots. The initial contract duration will be for a period of four (4) years, with a Limit of Liability (LOL) of PS18,383,586.60. With a further three (3) single (1) year extension options. Specific regulation and standard requirements will be provided as part of the ITT. This procurement activity is within scope of Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011), as this relates to the provision of goods used for military purposes. Furthermore, this procurement is operating under the Restricted Procedure. The Soldier Systems requirement has been assessed and the security classification is confirmed as OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. A Contract award is expected in Q1 of 2024. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Not Applicable (RAR: 990716859).
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4812252c-9abe-42f4-b8e6-90f281023ceb
- 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 (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories
38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
50 - Repair and maintenance services
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- CPV Codes
18141000 - Work gloves
18220000 - Weatherproof clothing
18234000 - Trousers
18331000 - T-shirts
18410000 - Special clothing
18425000 - Belts
18443340 - Caps
18444100 - Safety headgear
18521000 - Watches
18800000 - Footwear
18930000 - Sacks and bags
18931100 - Rucksacks
30237280 - Power supply accessories
31521320 - Torches
33735100 - Protective goggles
35121400 - Security bags
35811300 - Military uniforms
35812000 - Combat uniforms
35812300 - Combat gear
35815100 - Bullet-proof vests
37414600 - Camping or outdoor stoves
37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment
38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
39522540 - Sleeping bags
44617000 - Boxes
50841000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons
50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £32,171,276 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 24 Aug 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 24 Sep 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Jan 2024 - 30 Jan 2031 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
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- CORSHAM
- Postcode
- SN13 9NR
- Post Town
- Swindon
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK72 Wiltshire
- Delivery Location
- TLK South West (England)
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- Local Authority
- Wiltshire
- Electoral Ward
- Corsham Ladbrook
- Westminster Constituency
- Chippenham
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4812252c-9abe-42f4-b8e6-90f281023ceb
24th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
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