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title: "Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-12-06"
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# Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8cebc030-a5a3-46de-b4fd-da00fe33a5db

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Tactical Hearing Protection - RFI" under the industry category of Protective Gear. The procurement involves market engagement to gather information on current market offerings for in-ear Tactical Hearing Protection suitable for the UK Armed Forces. The engagement end date is set for 22 January 2025. This procurement involves the delivery of hearing protection capabilities to various locations, including the UK and international territories. Key dates include the document publication on 6 December 2024 and the most recent modification on 9 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hearing protection, safety headgear, headphones, and noise-measuring equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The MOD's interest in both software-based and hardware-based hearing test approaches presents a chance for businesses with innovative solutions in these areas to showcase their products and potentially secure a long-term partnership with the UK defence sector. Companies that can provide fit testing solutions for in-ear hearing protection will find this an ideal contract to expand their market presence and develop new capabilities aligned with military requirements.

## Notice

The MOD is conducting market engagement to inform potential future requirements to procure new in-ear Tactical Hearing Protection, whilst continuing to optimise and develop our capabilities. The MOD currently supplies a number of Hearing Protection capabilities to a variety of Users across the UK Armed Forces. The Authority is looking to gather information on the current market for individual hearing protection, for use in the tactical environment against battlefield noise, whilst maintaining situational awareness and ability to use communication systems. The authority also seeks clarity on what in-ear fit testing solutions are on the market too, both software based hearing test approach and hardware approach using pressure tests. The RFI document is attached to the DSP opportunity listing at the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59188

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13e8ccc-8749-4d23-8323-207f60a83a56 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18444100 - Safety headgear
- 32342100 - Headphones
- 32342200 - Earphones
- 33185100 - Parts and accessories for hearing aids
- 38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2024 at 16:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13e8ccc-8749-4d23-8323-207f60a83a56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13e8ccc-8749-4d23-8323-207f60a83a56
  6th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59188

## Provenance

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