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700584378 - The Supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System (BALCS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ABBEY WOOD SOUTH - AIR COMMODITIES

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15 Jun 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence - Abbey Wood South - Air Commodities as the contracting authority, which has awarded a contract titled "700584378 - The Supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System (BALCS)." This tender belongs to the industry category of armour plating (CPV code 44430000) and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated process without prior publication of a contract notice, rationalised by the urgency and specific requirements that only one supplier could fulfil—Level Peaks Associates. The contract, valued at £2,216,000, was signed on 26 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and security sector, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying military-grade equipment, body armour, and related technologies. As the contracting process was limited and negotiated, diversifying suppliers capable of meeting stringent government standards may still yield future opportunities for businesses willing to invest in the necessary quality assessment and certifications. Companies that have experience in defence contracts, possess robust supply chains, and can innovate rapidly to meet evolving military needs would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

700584378 - The Supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System (BALCS)

Notice Description

The contract has been awarded to Level Peaks Associates for the supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System to the UK MoD.

Procurement Information

This Contract was placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a Contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16 1(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 'Use of the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication of a Contract Notice'. This Contract is awarded to Level Peaks as there are no other suppliers able to supply this item within the timing required to equip the frontline. Furthermore, the equipment supplied by Level Peaks has been rigorously assessed and qualified for use in both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft and against the current Government Quality Assurance Requirements (GQAR), thus making Level Peaks Associates the only supplier able to deliver this equipment to meet the required Standard. Further to DEFCON 658 the Cyber Risk Profile of the Contract is Very Low from Cyber Risk Assessment as defined in Defence Standard 05-138.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bc5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013543-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,216,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ABBEY WOOD SOUTH - AIR COMMODITIES
Contact Name
Attn: McCormack Conor
Contact Email
conor.mccormack103@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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