Planning

CR for Gentex Helmets contract re let Dec 2024

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 14:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government located in Bristol, is planning a procurement process for Gentex Helmets with a contract title "CR for Gentex Helmets contract re let Dec 2024". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically dealing with helmets, and involves the defence security regime. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase with future notices expected by 28th May 2025. The contract spans from 1st January 2026 to 1st January 2031, with an estimated value of £20 million. The process is initiated through a tender with legal arrangements grounded in UK legislation reference 2023/54.

There are abundant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying helmets, especially those familiar with the defence sector requirements. The sizable contract value of £20 million provides significant growth prospects for businesses with the capability to fulfil large-scale orders over extended periods. Companies with established operations in compliance with defence security protocols would be particularly well-suited to compete. This re-letting process suggests strategic opportunities for businesses aiming to secure long-term contracts in goods supply within the central government framework, specifically focusing on safety and protective equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR for Gentex Helmets contract re let Dec 2024

Notice Description

Future CR for Gentex Helmets contract re let Dec 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05283a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028212-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18444110 - Helmets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £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 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2031 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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