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The Provision of Spares and Post Design Service for Headsets Contract Amendment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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04 Sep 2025 at 15:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) awarding a direct contract to Invisio Communications Limited. Titled "The Provision of Spares and Post Design Service for Headsets," this contract falls under the industry category of electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment. The process was finalised with an award on 4th September 2025 and includes a contract period from 20th October 2025 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct award, based on the necessity to maintain operational capability and security for the armed forces, with an estimated contract value of approximately £739,000 including VAT. The project is located in Deeside, UK, under the supervision of DE&S Deca Delivery Team.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses that specialise in military-grade communication equipment and spares, specifically those capable of addressing urgent defence and security requirements. Invisio Communications Limited, with its expertise as the original equipment manufacturer of the RA7500 Communications Ear Piece, exemplifies an organisation well-positioned to handle such niche demands due to their unique access to design specifications. Businesses in the defence sector with a focus on innovation in communication technologies may find competitive advantage in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Spares and Post Design Service for Headsets Contract Amendment

Notice Description

The DE&S Deca Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place (by amending contract 708493450) a contractual requirement ("the Contract") with Invisio Communications Limited (formerly Racal Acoustics Ltd) for The Provision of Spares and Post Design Service for Headsets. The estimated value of the requirement being placed is circa PS739,000 VAT inc, for a duration of 12 months. It is considered that the award of the Contract as a Direct Award is lawful in accordance paragraph 20 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on grounds that it is a defence authority contract, a defence and security contract not solely by virtue of s7(1)(g) of the Procurement Act and it is necessary to award the contract directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces. The Army Inspector's completed an urgent review into Noise Governance and Assurance resulting in The British Army initiating a Hearing Protection and Communications Situational Awareness project to provide an enduring solution to Close Combat Communications and Hearing Protection (CC CHPS) Pan-Defence. The equipment used by (Armoured Fighting Vehicle) AFV crews having the Commanders Pressel unit was modified to accept a second in-ear communications hearing device, the Racal RA7500 Communications Ear Piece (CEP) which upgrades the existing system to a dual layer capability. The Contract needs to be placed as a matter of urgency to ensure the continued safety and operational capability of the armed forces. Invisio Communications Ltd is the only Design organisation and Original Equipment Manufacturer for the RA7500 CEP range of spares in the UK and they are the only contractor with access to the relevant designs.

Procurement Information

The DE&S Deca Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place (by amending contract 708493450) a contractual requirement ("the Contract") with Invisio Communications Limited (formerly Racal Acoustics Ltd) for The Provision of Spares and Post Design Service for Headsets. The estimated value of the requirement being placed is circa PS739,000 VAT inc, for a duration of 12 months. It is considered that the award of the Contract as a Direct Award is lawful in accordance paragraph 20 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on grounds that it is a defence authority contract, a defence and security contract not solely by virtue of s7(1)(g) of the Procurement Act and it is necessary to award the contract directly in order to enhance or maintain the operational capability, effectiveness, readiness for action, safety or security of the armed forces. The Army Inspector's completed an urgent review into Noise Governance and Assurance resulting in The British Army initiating a Hearing Protection and Communications Situational Awareness project to provide an enduring solution to Close Combat Communications and Hearing Protection (CC CHPS) Pan-Defence. The equipment used by (Armoured Fighting Vehicle) AFV crews having the Commanders Pressel unit was modified to accept a second in-ear communications hearing device, the Racal RA7500 Communications Ear Piece (CEP) which upgrades the existing system to a dual layer capability. The Contract needs to be placed as a matter of urgency to ensure the continued safety and operational capability of the armed forces. Invisio Communications Ltd is the only Design organisation and Original Equipment Manufacturer for the RA7500 CEP range of spares in the UK and they are the only contractor with access to the relevant designs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05947d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054062-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£615,833 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Queensferry and Sealand
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVISIO COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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