Tender

Soldier Systems Framework Contract CF Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

24 Aug 2023 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the Soldier Systems Framework Contract CF Opportunity. This contract covers the supply of a range of 'On the Man' equipment for training and operational purposes, split into five Lots including clothing, outdoor equipment, and medical training equipment. The contract, operating under the Restricted Procedure, is valued at £32,171,276.70 and has a minimum threshold for mini-competitions of £12,000. The initial contract duration is four years with potential yearly extensions, and the contract award is expected in Q1 of 2024.

This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Defence presents a lucrative prospect for businesses involved in the production and supply of military-related goods. Companies offering items such as clothing, equipment, and maintenance materials are well-suited to compete for the different Lots within this framework contract. With the contract duration, extension options, and sizeable contract value, businesses in the defence sector stand to benefit significantly from engaging in this tender process.

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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).

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


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

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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

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)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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