Planning

Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 14:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government based in Bristol, focuses on the "Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)." This process, categorised under services within the defence and security regime, is currently in the planning stage. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st December 2025 and end on 1st December 2030, with the anticipated value set at £11 million. Relevant documentation, published as a pipeline notice, was made available on 28th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in systems support services, particularly those with expertise in defence equipment and services. Companies focusing on innovative load carriage solutions and comprehensive support systems will find this a lucrative prospect. Businesses with experience in delivering complex, long-term defence projects and capabilities for supporting essential government services within the defence sector would be well-positioned to bid competitively for this tender. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to substantial growth, establishing a strong foothold in the defence industry market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

Notice Description

The Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052835
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028207-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.picken101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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