--- title: "Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a809bd2-f732-4d9d-bfa5-80362010512e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a809bd2-f732-4d9d-bfa5-80362010512e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a809bd2-f732-4d9d-bfa5-80362010512e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a809bd2-f732-4d9d-bfa5-80362010512e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)" published: "2019-08-11" --- # Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a809bd2-f732-4d9d-bfa5-80362010512e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a809bd2-f732-4d9d-bfa5-80362010512e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a809bd2-f732-4d9d-bfa5-80362010512e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Commodities Project Team (AC PT) is seeking tenders for the "Provision and Support of Groundcrew Headsets". This procurement falls under the goods category and has an estimated value of £6,100,000. The tender process is currently in the Planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest and completion of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) set for 12:00 midday on 16 September 2019. The headsets are required to meet specific UK and EU legislation regarding Noise Induced Hearing Loss and are to be delivered to an address in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with contract performance commencing from 20 January 2020 and lasting for ten years until 18 January 2030. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in communications equipment, occupational clothing, and protective gear, particularly those capable of providing repair and maintenance services as well as technical documentation support. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with the applicable regulations and deliver innovative solutions for aviation communication would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the inclusion of potential phased trials during the evaluation process indicates a supplementary opportunity for firms that can supply testing or training services related to headset operations. ## Notice The Air Commodities Team (ACT) within DE&S has a Tri-Service requirement to provide circa One Thousand Nine Hundred (1900) replacement headsets for Aircraft Groundcrew. These headsets are required to ensure that personnel can conduct tasks safely and comfortably whilst operating in a high noise level environment around running aircraft. These headsets must comply with all appropriate UK and EU legislation in the protection against Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Aircraft Groundcrew must be able to communicate with the Aircrew within the aircraft for the safe and effective operation of the Aircraft. The headsets must allow full duplex voice communication with a wide variety of in-scope fixed and rotary wing platforms. The headset must be compatible with existing communication systems and the wearing of appropriate in-service Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE). There may be a requirement over the life of the contract to purchase additional headsets to meet shifts in demand as the Authority's Aircraft Fleet size fluctuates. The option to purchase additional batches beyond what is initially ordered will be included within the contract. ACT requires any potential contractor to provide an in-service support package for a period of up to Ten (10) years. The support package will include but not be limited to the repairs/maintenance, provisioning of spares and technical documentation to allow an element of the repairs to be conducted by the Authority. Post Design Services (PDS) may also be required to preserve equipment capabilities such as meeting new or safety legislation. ACT may also require the development and delivery of a training package for operation of the headsets. The exact specification of the headset and interface requirements will be provided as part of the ITT pack for bidders who successfully pass through the PQQ. The deadline for completion of the PQQ and expressing an interest in this requirement is 12:00 midday on 16/09/2019. As this competition may result in new to service equipment there will be the need to conduct trials as part of the tender evaluation and release to service activities. The first phase of trials will take place during the ITT stage, which the tenderers will be asked to provide headsets for, in order to evaluate the product provided by the tenderers. A second phase may include on-aircraft trials post contract award. 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: Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95e082c-2f73-46f5-91ff-a0f9b4c84e2f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 18 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,100,000 | | 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, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT) | | 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 - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories - 18143000 - Protective gear - 18444000 - Protective headgear - 32342100 - Headphones - 32342200 - Earphones - 32570000 - Communications equipment ## Release History - 11 Aug 2019 at 23:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95e082c-2f73-46f5-91ff-a0f9b4c84e2f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c95e082c-2f73-46f5-91ff-a0f9b4c84e2f 11th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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