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title: "Integrated Soldier System Project PETREL- Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system."
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# Integrated Soldier System Project PETREL- Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ce748e3-153e-46fe-af5b-38ecb19a4ca6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) is currently conducting a selective tender for the Integrated Soldier System Project, titled "Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system." This project is classified under the industry category of protective gear, with a total contract value of £100 million and a minimum value of £20 million. The tender period ends on 17 July 2017, and the contract period spans from 16 April 2019 to 16 April 2024. Interested businesses should note that the tender requires innovative approaches to combat protective clothing suitable for a demanding military environment.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing protective gear, including combat suits, ballistic uniforms, and safety clothing. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, durable textile solutions, particularly those that can enhance or refurbish existing systems, will find this tender particularly relevant. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with proven capabilities in military supply chains will be well-positioned to compete, while also attracting collaboration with technology providers focused on garment integration with advanced body armour systems.

## Notice

Protective gear. Garments for anti-ballistic protection. Integrated Soldier System - Deliver and support (including refurbish) a combat protective clothing system to integrate with the in-service VIRTUS body armour and load carriage system, including both the Head sub system and the Torso sub system. This will include both the initial procurement and support for PETREL with options for further procurement and support through life. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Protective gear.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5cc396-bfe8-400f-9321-eed20dd2804f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2019 - 16 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, DISMOUNTED CLOSE COMBAT (DCC) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18310000 - Underwear
- 18312000 - Underpants
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35113470 - Protective shirts or pants
- 35811300 - Military uniforms
- 35812000 - Combat uniforms
- 35812200 - Combat suits
- 35812300 - Combat gear
- 35815000 - Garments for anti-ballistic protection

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2017 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5cc396-bfe8-400f-9321-eed20dd2804f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a5cc396-bfe8-400f-9321-eed20dd2804f
  19th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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