Award

9,775,263

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

15 Dec 2021 at 22:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is awarding a three-year extension for the contract titled "Supply, Spares and Post Design Services for Aircrew Helmets," valued at £9,775,263. This decision follows the negotiated procedure without prior publication, as only Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd possesses the technical skills and proprietary documentation required for the execution of these services. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically military helmets, and is being carried out in Bristol, UK. The contract extension was signed on 14 December 2021, which marks a critical date in the procurement process.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of military-grade equipment, particularly those with capabilities in advanced safety and design services. Companies that have access to the necessary technical documentation or proprietary data, or those that can prove their compliance with high safety standards, would be well-positioned to engage with the Ministry of Defence for future contracts. The limited procurement method suggests a significant barrier to entry; therefore, entities with existing relationships or similar capabilities to Helmet Integrated Systems may find avenues for collaboration or alternative project opportunities.

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Notice Title

9,775,263

Notice Description

3 Year Extension to Contract ACCOMM4/7132 for the Supply, Spares and Post Design Services for Aircrew Helmets

Lot Information

Lot 1

3 Year Extension to contract ACCOMM4/7132 for the provision of Supply, Spares and Post Design Services for Aircrew Protective Helmets

Procurement Information

Since we have left the EU the EU Regs do not apply. The grounds for this extension are as follows: This 3 year extension to the original contract is being awarded under the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 16 of the DSPCR 2011. The works/goods/services can be provided only by Helmet Integrated Systems on Technical Grounds. The Air Commodities team intends to award a 3 year extension to the original contract awarded in December 2016. Helmet integrated Systems have the technical know-how, access to the required safety requirements and technical documentation to fulfil the requirement to the required safety levels. As the supplier is the OEM for the equipment they have access to data/documents that are proprietary, necessary for the fulfilment of the requirement which no other contractor has access to therefore no other contractor could fulfil this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0301c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031308-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35813000 - Military helmets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,775,263 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
conor.mccormack103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 8JH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELMET INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

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