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Procurement of Post Design Services, Spares and repairs for Helmets, Ground Use Headsets, in Ear Communication Devices and Test Equipment for use on air platforms.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Nov 2024 at 17:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for post design services, spares, and repairs for helmets, ground use headsets, in-ear communication devices, and test equipment for use on air platforms. This tender, classified under the Military Helmets industry category, was awarded to Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd. The contract, valued at £32.1 million, will be active until 2032, following the expiration of the current contract on 31 December 2024. This long-term contract comprises a main period of five years, with three optional one-year extensions. The procurement method was a limited negotiation without prior publication of a contract notice, adhering to specific Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations due to technical reasons and the absence of competition.

This tender presents an important opportunity for businesses involved in the design, supply, and maintenance of specialised military communication gear and helmets. Specifically, companies with the capability to provide bespoke post-design services and who hold necessary design rights and accreditations would find this contract highly suitable. This procurement opens doors for specialised contractors who possess the technical expertise and certifications required to meet the stringent airworthiness regulations set by the Military Aviation Authority. The continuation of support for this equipment until 2032 ensures a prolonged business opportunity for Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd and highlights the growing need for technical proficiency and exclusive design rights in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Post Design Services, Spares and repairs for Helmets, Ground Use Headsets, in Ear Communication Devices and Test Equipment for use on air platforms.

Notice Description

Single Source procurement of Post Design Services, Spares and repairs for Helmets, Ground Use Headsets, In Ear Communication Devices (IECDs) and Test Equipment for use on air platforms. The Contract will be for a maximum of 8 years. The estimated value is PS32.1M.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT) within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to award a Contract to Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd for the procurement of Post Design Services, Spares and repairs for Helmets, Ground Use Headsets, In Ear Communication Devices (IECDs) and Test Equipment for use on air platforms. The current contract for Post Design Services, Spares and Repairs of Helmets and In-Ear Communication Devices (IECDs) will expire on 31 December 2024. There is an ongoing requirement to continue to support this equipment until 2032, which will comprise of five (5) year contract with three (3) option years of twelve months each at an estimated value of PS31.2M. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The Authority has insufficient intellectual property rights to the modifications to the equipment and is therefore unable to pass the necessary data and information to undertake the requirement to third parties. Only the extant Contractor is the approved Design Organisation (DO) for the articles and owns the Design Rights for the articles which fulfil the requirement. This technical expertise, together with the ownership of the Design Rights, means that no company other than Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd can carry out the activities required in the time frame specified by the Customer. Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd hold the necessary Design Approved Organisation Scheme accreditation to meet Airworthiness requirements with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations ensuring continued support of this equipment to the required safely levels.

Procurement Information

In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The Authority has insufficient intellectual property rights to the modifications to the equipment and is therefore unable to pass the necessary data and information to undertake the requirement to third parties. Only the extant Contractor is the approved Design Organisation (DO) for the articles and owns the Design Rights for the articles which fulfil the requirement. This technical expertise, together with the ownership of the Design Rights, means that no company other than Gentex, can carry out the activities required in the time frame specified by the Customer. Helmet Integrated Systems Ltd hold the necessary Design Approved Organisation Scheme accreditation to meet Airworthiness requirements with Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations ensuring continued support of this equipment to the required safely levels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038517-2024
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

32342300 - Microphones and speaker sets

35813000 - Military helmets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,100,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 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
angela.organ102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
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

HELMET INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

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