---
title: "Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052835"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-28"
---

# Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052835

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government based in Bristol, focuses on the "Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)." This process, categorised under services within the defence and security regime, is currently in the planning stage. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st December 2025 and end on 1st December 2030, with the anticipated value set at £11 million. Relevant documentation, published as a pipeline notice, was made available on 28th May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in systems support services, particularly those with expertise in defence equipment and services. Companies focusing on innovative load carriage solutions and comprehensive support systems will find this a lucrative prospect. Businesses with experience in delivering complex, long-term defence projects and capabilities for supporting essential government services within the defence sector would be well-positioned to bid competitively for this tender. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to substantial growth, establishing a strong foothold in the defence industry market.

## Notice

The Provision of and In Service Support of a Body Armour Load Carriage System (BALCS)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028207-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72253200 - Systems support services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 14:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028207-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028207-2025
  28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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