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title: "On-Water Clothing & Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77f6e84e-8182-48a8-bc7b-0a696d92e149"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2019-03-07"
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# On-Water Clothing & Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77f6e84e-8182-48a8-bc7b-0a696d92e149

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a planned procurement process for the provision of On-Water Clothing & Equipment, with a title of "On-Water Clothing & Equipment." This opportunity falls within the clothing, footwear, luggage articles, and accessories industry category. The contract is expected to span a four-year period, starting from 20th June 2020 to 20th June 2024, with a total estimated value of £2,250,000. The planned tender notice indicates a minimum contract value of £1,250,000, and interested suppliers are advised that future notices will be communicated on or after 7th May 2019. Delivery of items will be required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in manufacturing or supplying clothing and protective gear suitable for marine environments. Companies with experience in producing fire-retardant and multi-purpose suits or related equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specific nature of the items required by the Ministry of Defence. Engaging with this contract could facilitate business growth, as suppliers may be able to expand their market reach and collaborate on future projects within defence procurement.

## Notice

The Defence Clothing Team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd is considering the potential requirement for the provision of On-Water Clothing & Equipment (listed below) over a 4-year period: Fire Retardant Immersion Suit for SurfM Boat Operator; Multi-Purpose Fire Retardant Immersion Suit for Boarding and Over the Beach for SurfM Operators; SurfM Wet Weather Coxswains Suit Mk2 replacement; Multi-Purpose Upper Deck Crew Suit; On water goggles for use with Royal Marine SurfM Units; On water Balaclava for use with Royal Marine SurfM Units; On water glove (ECW) for use with Royal Marine Surfm Units; On water glove (Temperate) for use with Royal Marine SurfM Units.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765a1ab8-f825-4b0e-817d-9da24a9e0073 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 May 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2020 - 20 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18000000 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2019 at 10:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765a1ab8-f825-4b0e-817d-9da24a9e0073

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/765a1ab8-f825-4b0e-817d-9da24a9e0073
  7th March 2019 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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