--- title: "705925450 - Soldier Systems Framework Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-08-24" --- # 705925450 - Soldier Systems Framework Contract Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the Soldier Systems Framework Contract, which involves the provision of a range of military and outdoor equipment. This multi-supplier framework will consist of five lots, covering items like clothing, outdoor gear, medical equipment, and maintenance materials. The tender is currently in the procurement stage with a contract award expected in Q1 of 2024. Suppliers are invited to bid for one or more lots, with a contract duration of four years and a total value of £32,171,276.70. This tender for the Soldier Systems Framework Contract by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses specialising in combat gear, outdoor equipment, medical supplies, and maintenance material. Companies with experience in supplying goods for military purposes may find this tender particularly suitable. The procurement process is being conducted under the Restricted Procedure, with suppliers required to register on the eSourcing portal to participate in the tender process. Deadline for submissions is 24th September 2023. ## 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). Quantity or scope: 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 ### Lot Information General Clothing 1.1. Clothing 1.1.1. Jackets 1.1.2. Trousers 1.1.3. Shirts 1.2. Headwear 1.2.1. Baseball cap 1.2.2. Beanie Hat 1.2.3. Flat Caps 1.2.4. Military Short Brimmed Jungle hat 1.2.5. Balaclavas 1.3. Footwear 1.3.1. Shoes 1.3.2. Boots 1.4. Eyewear 1.4.1. Military eyewear 1.4.2. Civilian eyewear 1.5. Gloves 1.5.1. Military pattern gloves 1.5.2. Civilian pattern gloves 1.6. Crye Clothing 1.7. A9E Equatorial Clothing 1.8. TAIGA Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Outdoor Equipment and Clothing 2.1. Clothing 2.1.1 Jackets 2.1.2 Trousers 2.1.3 Shirts 2.1.4 T-shirts 2.2. Safety Helmets 2.2.1 Industrial helmet 2.2.2. Climbing helmet 2.3. Carabiners 2.4. Ropes 2.5. Footwear 2.6. Gloves 2.7. Multi Tools 2.8. Sleeping Bags 2.9. Navigation Aids 2.10 Power Monkeys 2.11. Headtorches 2.12. Stoves 2.13. Watches 2.14. Wind Meters 2.15. Air Balloons Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Load Carriage 3.1. All Load Carriage 3.1.1. Chest Rigs 3.1.2. Belts 3.1.3. Bags 3.2. Transportation Boxes 3.3. Body Armour Carriers 3.4. Weapon Bag 3.5. Weapon Sling Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Medical Training Equipment 4.1. Medical supplies 4.2. Medical Response Clothing 4.3. Medical Training Equipment Quantity or scope: [15:25] Stephens, Elizabeth Miss (Def Comrcl DCGP-21B-23) The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Maintenance Material and Equipment 5.1. Cerakote paint 5.2. Parker Hale Cleaning Accessories 5.3. Bore Cam 5.4. Ultrasonic Baths 5.5. Ripcord 5.56mm 5.6. Ripcord 7.62mm 5.7. Cleaning Kit System 5.8. BONE Tool 5.56mm 5.9. BONE Tool 7.62mm 5.10. Suppressor Cleaning Systems Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes. The total Limit of Liability of this Framework Contract is PS32,171,276.70 (inclusive of Options) and covers all Lots (1-5). Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024983-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,171,276 | | Lots value | £32,171,276 | | 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 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024983-2023 ## Documents - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56403 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/08670596018A27D4CD6B - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/strategic-command ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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