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title: "700584378 - The Supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System (BALCS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bc5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ABBEY WOOD SOUTH - AIR COMMODITIES"
published: "2021-06-15"
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# 700584378 - The Supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System (BALCS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ABBEY WOOD SOUTH - AIR COMMODITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bc5a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence - Abbey Wood South - Air Commodities as the contracting authority, which has awarded a contract titled "700584378 - The Supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System (BALCS)." This tender belongs to the industry category of armour plating (CPV code 44430000) and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated process without prior publication of a contract notice, rationalised by the urgency and specific requirements that only one supplier could fulfil—Level Peaks Associates. The contract, valued at £2,216,000, was signed on 26 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence and security sector, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying military-grade equipment, body armour, and related technologies. As the contracting process was limited and negotiated, diversifying suppliers capable of meeting stringent government standards may still yield future opportunities for businesses willing to invest in the necessary quality assessment and certifications. Companies that have experience in defence contracts, possess robust supply chains, and can innovate rapidly to meet evolving military needs would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements.

## Notice

The contract has been awarded to Level Peaks Associates for the supply of Aircrew Body Armour and Load Carriage System to the UK MoD.

### Procurement Information

This Contract was placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a Contract notice pursuant to Regulation 16 1(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 'Use of the Negotiated Procedure without prior publication of a Contract Notice'. This Contract is awarded to Level Peaks as there are no other suppliers able to supply this item within the timing required to equip the frontline. Furthermore, the equipment supplied by Level Peaks has been rigorously assessed and qualified for use in both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft and against the current Government Quality Assurance Requirements (GQAR), thus making Level Peaks Associates the only supplier able to deliver this equipment to meet the required Standard. Further to DEFCON 658 the Cyber Risk Profile of the Contract is Very Low from Cyber Risk Assessment as defined in Defence Standard 05-138.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013543-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,216,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - ABBEY WOOD SOUTH - AIR COMMODITIES |
| 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 |

## 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

- 15 Jun 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013543-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk

## Provenance

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