--- title: "PROVISION AND SUPPORT OF A BODY ARMOUR LOAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM (BALCS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06f50491-43e3-4a09-926d-551cecdb6bc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06f50491-43e3-4a09-926d-551cecdb6bc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06f50491-43e3-4a09-926d-551cecdb6bc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06f50491-43e3-4a09-926d-551cecdb6bc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-03-07" --- # PROVISION AND SUPPORT OF A BODY ARMOUR LOAD CARRIAGE SYSTEM (BALCS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06f50491-43e3-4a09-926d-551cecdb6bc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06f50491-43e3-4a09-926d-551cecdb6bc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06f50491-43e3-4a09-926d-551cecdb6bc9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, part of the UK Government, is seeking tenders for the provision and support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS). The contract, with an estimated value of around £11M, will be for a maximum of seven years. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender closing on March 19, 2024. The contract period will start on June 10, 2024, and end on June 10, 2031, with the delivery address located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender opportunity presents a lucrative chance for businesses in the protective and safety clothing industry. Suitable businesses with technical expertise in providing continuing support for BALCS-related equipment can compete for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that LPA, the current sole distributor, is unable to pass on necessary data to third parties, creating space for new entrants. The Ministry of Defence will be the contracting authority overseeing this tender process, offering a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration within the industry. ## Notice 1. The Air Commodities Delivery Team (ACDT) within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to award a Contract to Level Peaks Associates Ltd (LPA) ("the Contractor") for the provision of continuing support of the Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS) for the Air Defence Environment. 2. The contract will be for a maximum of seven (7) years. The estimated contract value is circa PS11M. 3. The purpose of the Contract is to procure, upgrade and maintain the current equipment provided by a through life Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) solution including but not limited to Servicing, Post Design Services & Maintenance. 4. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. 5. LPA possesses the relevant technical knowledge and holds the sole distribution rights for the provision of BALCS related equipment to the UK Ministry of Defence. The Authority has insufficient rights to pass the necessary data and information to a third party to undertake the requirement, hence LPA is the only economic operator that can provide continued support including to required Military Aviation Authority (MAA) airworthiness standards and certification of the safety and interoperability of the equipment necessary for through-life maintenance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e777567-9638-4287-8144-2cc4d4ecc154 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 10 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £11,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing ## Release History - 7 Mar 2024 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e777567-9638-4287-8144-2cc4d4ecc154 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e777567-9638-4287-8144-2cc4d4ecc154 7th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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