Tender

705925450 - Soldier Systems Framework Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

24 Aug 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the Soldier Systems Framework Contract, which involves the provision of a range of military and outdoor equipment. This multi-supplier framework will consist of five lots, covering items like clothing, outdoor gear, medical equipment, and maintenance materials. The tender is currently in the procurement stage with a contract award expected in Q1 of 2024. Suppliers are invited to bid for one or more lots, with a contract duration of four years and a total value of £32,171,276.70.

This tender for the Soldier Systems Framework Contract by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses specialising in combat gear, outdoor equipment, medical supplies, and maintenance material. Companies with experience in supplying goods for military purposes may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement process is being conducted under the Restricted Procedure, with suppliers required to register on the eSourcing portal to participate in the tender process. Deadline for submissions is 24th September 2023.

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Notice Title

705925450 - Soldier Systems Framework Contract

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). Quantity or scope: 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

Lot Information

General Clothing

1.1. Clothing 1.1.1. Jackets 1.1.2. Trousers 1.1.3. Shirts 1.2. Headwear 1.2.1. Baseball cap 1.2.2. Beanie Hat 1.2.3. Flat Caps 1.2.4. Military Short Brimmed Jungle hat 1.2.5. Balaclavas 1.3. Footwear 1.3.1. Shoes 1.3.2. Boots 1.4. Eyewear 1.4.1. Military eyewear 1.4.2. Civilian eyewear 1.5. Gloves 1.5.1. Military pattern gloves 1.5.2. Civilian pattern gloves 1.6. Crye Clothing 1.7. A9E Equatorial Clothing 1.8. TAIGA Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Outdoor Equipment and Clothing

2.1. Clothing 2.1.1 Jackets 2.1.2 Trousers 2.1.3 Shirts 2.1.4 T-shirts 2.2. Safety Helmets 2.2.1 Industrial helmet 2.2.2. Climbing helmet 2.3. Carabiners 2.4. Ropes 2.5. Footwear 2.6. Gloves 2.7. Multi Tools 2.8. Sleeping Bags 2.9. Navigation Aids 2.10 Power Monkeys 2.11. Headtorches 2.12. Stoves 2.13. Watches 2.14. Wind Meters 2.15. Air Balloons Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Load Carriage

3.1. All Load Carriage 3.1.1. Chest Rigs 3.1.2. Belts 3.1.3. Bags 3.2. Transportation Boxes 3.3. Body Armour Carriers 3.4. Weapon Bag 3.5. Weapon Sling Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Medical Training Equipment

4.1. Medical supplies 4.2. Medical Response Clothing 4.3. Medical Training Equipment Quantity or scope: [15:25] Stephens, Elizabeth Miss (Def Comrcl DCGP-21B-23) The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Maintenance Material and Equipment

5.1. Cerakote paint 5.2. Parker Hale Cleaning Accessories 5.3. Bore Cam 5.4. Ultrasonic Baths 5.5. Ripcord 5.56mm 5.6. Ripcord 7.62mm 5.7. Cleaning Kit System 5.8. BONE Tool 5.56mm 5.9. BONE Tool 7.62mm 5.10. Suppressor Cleaning Systems Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024983-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£32,171,276 £10M-£100M
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
Not specified - Not specified
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
James Charnley, attn: James Charnley
Contact Email
james.charnley103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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