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title: "Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496bb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-31"
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# Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496bb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage for a public procurement contract titled "Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates, and Tactical Flotation Support Systems," classified under the industry category of life jackets (CPV code: 39525300). This contract, valued at £349,600, was signed on 18 October 2024. Although the initial tender process allowed for further purchases and support services worth up to £190,000, one of the lots had been cancelled. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and is related to goods for defence purposes, with the procurement method detailed as an open procedure. The relevant tender period ended on 30 September 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in defence equipment, particularly those able to provide modular buoyant armour and related flotation systems. Companies like C2R Fast Limited, which has been awarded the contract, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and diversify their product offerings. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in military uniforms or buoyant armament are well-suited to compete in such tenders, given their ability to meet specialised requirements. Subcontracting opportunities also exist, as evidenced by a portion of the contract being subcontracted to a US-based company for Tactical Flotation Support Systems (TFSS).

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems contract. This notice is for transparency only.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Modular Buoyant Armour Vests (MBAV), Buoyant Armour Plates and Tactical Flotation Support Sytems.

Options: The ability to purchase further items for prices set at tender award and an option for up to PS190,000.00 worth of support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035360-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 21 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £349,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C2R FAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 35811300 - Military uniforms
- 39525300 - Life jackets

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035360-2024
- 30 Aug 2024 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027738-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://contracts.mod.uk/orhttps://contracts.mod.uk/,Portsmouth,UnitedKingdom.NUTScode:UK.JoshuaPrice,joshua.price211@mod.gov.uk,https://contracts.mod.uk/

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