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title: "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050359"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050359

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a significant project titled "UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement - RFI". This project involves the procurement of aircrew and passenger helmets, particularly for military use. The industry category is primarily concerned with goods, specifically military helmets and protective headgear. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24th April 2025, with planning milestones indicating a Request for Information due by 16th May 2025. The procurement process is taking place under the legal framework of UK legislation 2023/54, highlighting its importance as a central government public authority initiative.

This procurement opportunity presents multiple avenues for business growth, particularly for manufacturers and suppliers specialising in military and protective headgear. Given its high value of £38.4 million, with £32 million net, this tender could significantly elevate the profile and revenue of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the defence manufacturing sector. Businesses with experience in providing robust, high-quality protective gear are well-positioned to meet the initial requirements of the different helmet types, catering to both static and ejection seat configurations. The long contract period from 2028 to 2038, with potential for renewal, provides a stable and extended opportunity for successful bidders.

## Notice

FUTURE AIRCREW AND PASSENGER HELMET PROJECT

### Planning Information

Request For Information - See Opportunity Notice at this link :
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59714.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016828-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 1 Apr 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 18444000 - Protective headgear
- 18444110 - Helmets
- 35813000 - Military helmets
- 44164100 - Casing

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 14:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016828-2025
- 15 Apr 2025 at 14:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015294-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016828-2025
  24th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015294-2025
  15th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59714
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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