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The Provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Oct 2025 at 10:19

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
AwardUpdate

16 Sep 2025 at 15:21

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

10 Sep 2025 at 16:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jul 2025 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Jun 2025 at 15:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located at Monxton Road, Andover, United Kingdom. This process aimed to acquire goods for the Field Army and Joint Aviation Command, specifically items such as base layers, jackets, trousers, gloves, and hats to cope with extreme cold weather. The initial contract value was estimated at £8.5 million, with a maximum gross amount of £10.2 million, including a Limit of Liability estimated at £4 million. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions through the Defence Sourcing Portal, with relevant procurement stages including planning, tender, and award. Key dates were the planned contract period from 29th September 2025 to 25th September 2028, with options for extension up to 25th September 2029.

This tender opens numerous opportunities for SMEs in the clothing and textile industry, particularly those specialised in protective and extreme weather clothing. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, durable clothing would find this tender significantly advantageous for business expansion. The involvement of multiple SMEs such as Brigantes Consulting Limited and Level Peak Associates Ltd highlights the competitive opportunity within this sector. As the tender focused on the lowest priced compliant bids against technical specifications, businesses with efficient production capabilities could leverage their price competitiveness to secure potentially long-term government contracts. This contract award and subsequent options to procure similar items could provide a stable revenue stream and boost the company's credentials in supplying to large government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing for Field Army and Joint Aviation Command. Items required include, but are not limited to, base layers, jackets, trousers, gloves and hats. Please note, the total contract value of this requirement is made up of the winning tender price and a Limit of Liability to enable similar items to be procured during the period of contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 option year, or part thereof, solely at the discretion of the purchasing Authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064040-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

37411300 - Arctic clothing and equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Brigantes Consulting Limited

Ilasco Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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