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title: "Transparency Notice: this Contract has already been awarded and this Notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations -Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets"
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# Transparency Notice: this Contract has already been awarded and this Notice is being published to meet Transparency obligations -Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cbd5555-ca8d-4a02-bfea-9875c24f1b82

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets" within the industry category of occupational clothing and special workwear. This contract, valued at £6,700,000, commenced on 9th February 2021 and is set to run until 9th February 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, using a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the award was publicly announced on 26th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying personal protective equipment and accessories, particularly those capable of meeting the specific needs of the defence sector. Companies specialising in high-quality occupational clothing and large-scale suppliers may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, enabling them to expand their market presence and engage further with government contracts.

## Notice

Following the running of a Competition for this requirement this notice is to inform of the Award of a Contract for this requirement. This notice also includes a copy of the contract for transparency purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d735f50-1d3e-48a6-9a6e-8a4094383097 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 9 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,700,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENTEX EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d735f50-1d3e-48a6-9a6e-8a4094383097

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d735f50-1d3e-48a6-9a6e-8a4094383097
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb9bfbfe-9cb8-4c82-8605-38ea2f00f44f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7f67d66-ae89-40e0-b7e4-ef03547a412b

## Provenance

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