Award

Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2024 at 15:05

Tender

30 Aug 2024 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage for a public procurement contract titled "Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates, and Tactical Flotation Support Systems," classified under the industry category of life jackets (CPV code: 39525300). This contract, valued at £349,600, was signed on 18 October 2024. Although the initial tender process allowed for further purchases and support services worth up to £190,000, one of the lots had been cancelled. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is related to goods for defence purposes, with the procurement method detailed as an open procedure. The relevant tender period ended on 30 September 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence equipment, particularly those able to provide modular buoyant armour and related flotation systems. Companies like C2R Fast Limited, which has been awarded the contract, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and diversify their product offerings. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in military uniforms or buoyant armament are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given their ability to meet specialised requirements. Subcontracting opportunities also exist, as evidenced by a portion of the contract being subcontracted to a US-based company for Tactical Flotation Support Systems (TFSS).

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Notice Title

Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems contract. This notice is for transparency only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems.

Options: The ability to purchase further items for prices set at tender award and an option for up to PS190,000.00 worth of support services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035360-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

35811300 - Military uniforms

39525300 - Life jackets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2028 4-5 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
joshua.price211@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
N/A
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

C2R FAST

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