Planning

Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

06 Dec 2024 at 16:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI" under the industry category of Protective Gear. The procurement involves market engagement to gather information on current market offerings for in-ear Tactical Hearing Protection suitable for the UK Armed Forces. The engagement end date is set for 22 January 2025. This procurement involves the delivery of hearing protection capabilities to various locations, including the UK and international territories. Key dates include the document publication on 6 December 2024 and the most recent modification on 9 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hearing protection, safety headgear, headphones, and noise-measuring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The MOD's interest in both software-based and hardware-based hearing test approaches presents a chance for businesses with innovative solutions in these areas to showcase their products and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the UK defence sector. Companies that can provide fit testing solutions for in-ear hearing protection will find this an ideal contract to expand their market presence and develop new capabilities aligned with military requirements.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI

Notice Description

The MOD is conducting market engagement to inform potential future requirements to procure new in-ear Tactical Hearing Protection, whilst continuing to optimise and develop our capabilities. The MOD currently supplies a number of Hearing Protection capabilities to a variety of Users across the UK Armed Forces. The Authority is looking to gather information on the current market for individual hearing protection, for use in the tactical environment against battlefield noise, whilst maintaining situational awareness and ability to use communication systems. The authority also seeks clarity on what in-ear fit testing solutions are on the market too, both software based hearing test approach and hardware approach using pressure tests. The RFI document is attached to the DSP opportunity listing at the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59188

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cebc030-a5a3-46de-b4fd-da00fe33a5db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13e8ccc-8749-4d23-8323-207f60a83a56
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

18444100 - Safety headgear

32342100 - Headphones

32342200 - Earphones

33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids

38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.yung100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8cebc030-a5a3-46de-b4fd-da00fe33a5db-2024-12-06T16:18:21Z",
    "date": "2024-12-06T16:18:21Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-8cebc030-a5a3-46de-b4fd-da00fe33a5db",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "title": "Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI",
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "title": "Engagement end date",
                "type": "engagement",
                "dueDate": "2025-01-17T23:59:59Z"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "description": "Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13e8ccc-8749-4d23-8323-207f60a83a56",
                "datePublished": "2024-12-06T16:18:21Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_476494/1433150",
        "title": "Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI",
        "description": "The MOD is conducting market engagement to inform potential future requirements to procure new in-ear Tactical Hearing Protection, whilst continuing to optimise and develop our capabilities. The MOD currently supplies a number of Hearing Protection capabilities to a variety of Users across the UK Armed Forces. The Authority is looking to gather information on the current market for individual hearing protection, for use in the tactical environment against battlefield noise, whilst maintaining situational awareness and ability to use communication systems. The authority also seeks clarity on what in-ear fit testing solutions are on the market too, both software based hearing test approach and hardware approach using pressure tests. The RFI document is attached to the DSP opportunity listing at the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59188",
        "status": "planning",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "18143000",
            "description": "Protective gear"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "18444100",
                "description": "Safety headgear"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "32342100",
                "description": "Headphones"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "32342200",
                "description": "Earphones"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "33185100",
                "description": "Parts and accessories for hearing aids"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "38434300",
                "description": "Noise-measuring equipment"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "BS34 8JH"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        }
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-303379",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Mod Abbey Wood",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "ryan.yung100@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-303379",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    }
}