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title: "VEAT: The Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and Total Support of Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)"
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# VEAT: The Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and Total Support of Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, AIR COMMODITIES PROJECT TEAM (AC PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a2f9954-cd35-48fb-ad96-a865741035b7

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## Summary

The procurement process entails the Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Air Commodities Project Team (AC PT) seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and total support of the Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS). This contract is categorised under "Armour plating" and has been valued at £2,217,000. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract set to commence on 8 May 2020 and culminate on 6 May 2022. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a tender period that concluded on 13 April 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and security sectors, particularly those specialising in manufacturing and supplying armoured products or support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly relevant, given the inclusion of SME suitability in the tender's specifications. Companies equipped to deliver PDS and manufacturing capabilities concerning military-grade equipment would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The E&S Aircrew DT within Defence Equipment and Support requires a Post Design Service (PDS) and total support of the Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS) currently in use. The Authority intends to Award an interim Single Source non-QDC with Level Peaks Associates to enable the continued purchase and support of the current Load Carriage system. 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: Armour plating.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84aa102e-1070-4416-ab9a-322dd5a29a2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2020 - 6 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,217,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,217,000 |
| 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, 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEVEL PEAKS ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44430000 - Armour plating

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2020 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84aa102e-1070-4416-ab9a-322dd5a29a2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84aa102e-1070-4416-ab9a-322dd5a29a2f
  30th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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