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title: "Active Aural Protection"
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# Active Aural Protection

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b18f2c1-a6e0-46d4-9a69-2f75e7339fab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, which is seeking tenders for "Active Aural Protection", a safety equipment project under the category of goods. This open tender is currently active and was published on 27th March 2018. The tender period concludes on 9th May 2018, and the contract will commence on 28th September 2018, running until 27th September 2021. Tenders must adhere to specified delivery addresses that include various regions, such as the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on safety equipment, particularly those specialising in innovative hearing protection solutions. Companies with capabilities in developing discrete and adaptive auditory protective gear suitable for musicians and outdoor use would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, are encouraged to participate, as this procurement method is designed to support their involvement and growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Procurement of active aural protection with flat attenuation for use by musicians. Hearing protection should be discrete in order to maintain appropriate appearance of ceremonial dress and allow musician to switch between 15dB and 9dB attenuation easily. They should provide impulse noise protection and water resistant is desirable to allow for outdoor use. Automatic protection should activate when hearing is at risk. This would require an adaptive system which reacts to dangerous noise levels. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk/ Additional information can be obtained from the above mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above mentioned address.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8af186-9c78-407b-94d2-0fb4290b1ca4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2018 - 27 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,000 |
| 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 | LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 7FH |
| 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 | Emersons Green |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8af186-9c78-407b-94d2-0fb4290b1ca4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a8af186-9c78-407b-94d2-0fb4290b1ca4
  27th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://esourcing.leidos-supply.uk/

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