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UK4 - Tender Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 12:30

Award

15 Dec 2025 at 16:53

Tender

27 Oct 2025 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Andover, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "UK4 - Tender Notice" focused on supplying Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing and Equipment. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically arctic clothing and equipment, and is part of a complete stage of the procurement cycle. This contract, with a start date of 12th January 2026 and an end date of 11th January 2029, has an available extension option of one year. The contract was awarded to Brigantes Consulting Limited through an open procedure, with a gross contract value of £10,200,000. The procurement method employed was competitive and open, encouraging a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) skilled in manufacturing and supplying arctic weather equipment. Companies within the United Kingdom with expertise in producing high-quality cold-weather clothing, jackets, and equipment could greatly benefit from participating in such procurement processes. Additionally, regular orders and adherence to delivery performance metrics ensure a steady demand for services and products, fostering enduring business partnerships and expanding operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Description

This requirement is for the provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing and Equipment for Field Army and Joint Aviation Command. Items required include, but are not limited to, base layers, jackets, trousers, gloves and hats. To note, the total contract value for this requirement includes a PS4M Limit of Liability that is currently unfunded and subject to change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Procurement of similar items during the period of contract, subject to budgetary approvals

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year or part thereof

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003456-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
armycomrcl-ni-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

BRIGANTES CONSULTING

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