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title: "Operational Ration Heater Systems (ORHS)"
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# Operational Ration Heater Systems (ORHS)

Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a685610-a354-4d0a-9081-c500cb9b5a4c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves LEIDOS SUPPLY, LIMITED, initiating a tender for the Operational Ration Heater Systems (ORHS), which falls under the goods category, specifically for camping or outdoor stoves. Located in the United Kingdom, this tender is currently at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2019 and concluding on 30th September 2023. The contract value is £2,030,888, and the tender period concluded on 22nd March 2019. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, indicating that it was available for all interested suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses, particularly those specialising in manufacturing portable heating solutions compatible with military specifications. Companies experienced in producing tactical gear or similar outdoor equipment would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on performance in various weather conditions and compatibility with specific military pouches highlights a market niche that requires innovative and reliable products, fostering the development of business partnerships and supply chains in this field.

## Notice

The requirement is for an Operational Ration Heater System (ORHS) which consists of portable metal stoveand solid fuel blocks to enable an individual to boil water and heat military field rations in a range of weatherconditions. The solid fuel must be Ethanol based (Bio-Fuel) any other fuels such as Hexamine will not beaccepted. 1: Heating Performance - The ORHS must be capable of boiling 500ml water to a temperature of 100C instandard issue MOD equipment (mess tins) within 11 minutes at an air temperature of -8C to +40C and sustainthe temperature for a period of 5 minutes. 2: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must function within 10 minutes of being immersed in water, this is to allowindividuals to prepare a meal after wading through water. 3: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must be as small and light as possible. The total weight (Stove & Fuel)must be max. 330g with sufficient fuel to heat a total of 6 meals or hot drinks. 4: Tactical Performance - The ORHS fuel must be tactically viable - smoke, noise, smell and light must be keptto a minimum. 5: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must be able to operate in poor climatic conditions and operate in wet andwindy weather. 6: Compatibility - The ORHS must be compatible with VIRTUS and OSPREY utility pouch and must be carriedin a utility pouch (16.5cm x 10cm x 7.5cm) and still b able to heat a minimum of 6 meals or hot drinks in a 24Hrperiod 7: Safety - The ORHS must be able to be safely transported in bulk by rail, air, road or sea.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/034d48bb-b46f-43c3-aef9-5e03a1e8a1fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,030,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BCB INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37414600 - Camping or outdoor stoves

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2019 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/034d48bb-b46f-43c3-aef9-5e03a1e8a1fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/034d48bb-b46f-43c3-aef9-5e03a1e8a1fd
  27th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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