--- title: "Soldier Systems Framework Contract CF Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-08-24" --- # Soldier Systems Framework Contract CF Opportunity Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-870e93df-6eb8-4241-b753-abcc614b4b65.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement process for the Soldier Systems Framework Contract CF Opportunity. This contract covers the supply of a range of 'On the Man' equipment for training and operational purposes, split into five Lots including clothing, outdoor equipment, and medical training equipment. The contract, operating under the Restricted Procedure, is valued at £32,171,276.70 and has a minimum threshold for mini-competitions of £12,000. The initial contract duration is four years with potential yearly extensions, and the contract award is expected in Q1 of 2024. This procurement opportunity by the Ministry of Defence presents a lucrative prospect for businesses involved in the production and supply of military-related goods. Companies offering items such as clothing, equipment, and maintenance materials are well-suited to compete for the different Lots within this framework contract. With the contract duration, extension options, and sizeable contract value, businesses in the defence sector stand to benefit significantly from engaging in this tender process. ## Notice The Soldier Systems Framework Contract ("the Contract") is for the provision of a selection of 'On the Man' equipment, including both Commercially Off The Shelf (COTS) and Military Off The Shelf (MOTS) items. The Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes and consist of five (5) Lots: LOT 1. General Clothing LOT 2. Outdoor Equipment and Clothing LOT 3. Load Carriage LOT 4. Medical Training Equipment LOT 5. Maintenance Material and Equipment Further details of each Lot can be found at Annex B of the PQQ Guidance Document (ref. 705925450_Solider_Systems_Framework_Contract_PQQ_Guidance). Goods will be procured within the appropriate Lot through mini-competitions with a minimum threshold of PS12,000. Suppliers are invited to bid for one (1), more or all Lots. The initial contract duration will be for a period of four (4) years, with a Limit of Liability (LOL) of PS18,383,586.60. With a further three (3) single (1) year extension options. Specific regulation and standard requirements will be provided as part of the ITT. This procurement activity is within scope of Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011), as this relates to the provision of goods used for military purposes. Furthermore, this procurement is operating under the Restricted Procedure. The Soldier Systems requirement has been assessed and the security classification is confirmed as OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. A Contract award is expected in Q1 of 2024. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Not Applicable (RAR: 990716859). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4812252c-9abe-42f4-b8e6-90f281023ceb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2024 - 30 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,171,276 | | 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 | | Locality | CORSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 18141000 - Work gloves - 18220000 - Weatherproof clothing - 18234000 - Trousers - 18331000 - T-shirts - 18410000 - Special clothing - 18425000 - Belts - 18443340 - Caps - 18444100 - Safety headgear - 18521000 - Watches - 18800000 - Footwear - 18930000 - Sacks and bags - 18931100 - Rucksacks - 30237280 - Power supply accessories - 31521320 - Torches - 33735100 - Protective goggles - 35121400 - Security bags - 35811300 - Military uniforms - 35812000 - Combat uniforms - 35812300 - Combat gear - 35815100 - Bullet-proof vests - 37414600 - Camping or outdoor stoves - 37535290 - Wall and rope climbing equipment - 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) - 39522540 - Sleeping bags - 44617000 - Boxes - 50841000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons - 50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems ## Release History - 24 Aug 2023 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4812252c-9abe-42f4-b8e6-90f281023ceb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4812252c-9abe-42f4-b8e6-90f281023ceb 24th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/61459312018A27D66E87 Contract Notice on Find a Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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