Planning

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

24 Apr 2025 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 14:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a significant project titled "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI". This project involves the procurement of aircrew and passenger helmets, particularly for military use. The industry category is primarily concerned with goods, specifically military helmets and protective headgear. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24th April 2025, with planning milestones indicating a Request for Information due by 16th May 2025. The procurement process is taking place under the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54, highlighting its importance as a central government public authority initiative.

This procurement opportunity presents multiple avenues for business growth, particularly for manufacturers and suppliers specialising in military and protective headgear. Given its high value of £38.4 million, with £32 million net, this tender could significantly elevate the profile and revenue of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence manufacturing sector. Businesses with experience in providing robust, high-quality protective gear are well-positioned to meet the initial requirements of the different helmet types, catering to both static and ejection seat configurations. The long contract period from 2028 to 2038, with potential for renewal, provides a stable and extended opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI

Notice Description

FUTURE AIRCREW AND PASSENGER HELMET PROJECT

Planning Information

Request For Information - See Opportunity Notice at this link : https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59714.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016828-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

18444000 - Protective headgear

18444110 - Helmets

35813000 - Military helmets

44164100 - Casing

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Hannah Hawkins
Contact Email
hannah.hawkins101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7890940029

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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