Award

Commando Head Systems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2023 at 10:12

Tender

14 Dec 2022 at 17:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in Portsmouth, UK, awarded a contract for the purchase of high cut helmet shells and attachments under the title "Commando Head Systems". The procurement process was conducted through a selective procurement method known as a restricted procedure. The contract, with a value of £8,500,000, was signed on May 9, 2023, and involves Level Peaks Associates Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the goods category, especially those involved in military equipment and defence-related industries. Companies interested in supplying military helmets and related accessories, particularly those with experience in working with government agencies, may find this tender appealing. The Ministry of Defence, as the contracting authority, is driving this procurement process, which can lead to business growth and potential long-term partnerships in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Commando Head Systems

Notice Description

Purchase of high cut helmet shells and attachments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of high cut helmet shells and attachments, running from May 2023 to May 2026 (with optional extensions to May 2027 and May 2028).

Options: Option for extension of contract to May 2027 and May 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017760-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Lauren Terry
Contact Email
lauren.terry103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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