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title: "Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems Running Page Actions List Main Content Notice Type"
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# Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems Running Page Actions List Main Content Notice Type

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d866f31-855b-4bc0-a271-8624c7409a2d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the supply of Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates, and Tactical Flotation Support Systems. The procurement falls under the category of military uniforms and life jackets, intended for delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure, above threshold, led to an award being finalised on 31st October 2024. The contract, valued at £539,600, will run from 29th October 2024 to 31st March 2028. Interested parties should note the buyer as the Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, with Joshua Price as the contact person.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the defence supply chain, particularly those specialising in the manufacture of buoyant and flotation armours. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in producing high-quality, military-grade materials would find this contract beneficial to their growth. The awarded supplier, C2R Fast Limited, based in Hereford, demonstrates that companies with a strong track record in this industry can effectively compete and secure valuable government contracts.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the award of Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems contract. This notice is for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf10b126-911c-45ad-af7f-a4bef8d005c8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £539,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,600 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C2R FAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 35811300 - Military uniforms
- 39525300 - Life jackets

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf10b126-911c-45ad-af7f-a4bef8d005c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf10b126-911c-45ad-af7f-a4bef8d005c8
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f9b4cab-f22e-4bf8-9bca-c02af9c9ae40
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