--- title: "The Provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054977" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054977" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054977.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054977.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-10-10" --- # The Provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054977 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054977) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054977.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "Provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located at Monxton Road, Andover, United Kingdom. This process aimed to acquire goods for the Field Army and Joint Aviation Command, specifically items such as base layers, jackets, trousers, gloves, and hats to cope with extreme cold weather. The initial contract value was estimated at £8.5 million, with a maximum gross amount of £10.2 million, including a Limit of Liability estimated at £4 million. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions through the Defence Sourcing Portal, with relevant procurement stages including planning, tender, and award. Key dates were the planned contract period from 29th September 2025 to 25th September 2028, with options for extension up to 25th September 2029. This tender opens numerous opportunities for SMEs in the clothing and textile industry, particularly those specialised in protective and extreme weather clothing. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, durable clothing would find this tender significantly advantageous for business expansion. The involvement of multiple SMEs such as Brigantes Consulting Limited and Level Peak Associates Ltd highlights the competitive opportunity within this sector. As the tender focused on the lowest priced compliant bids against technical specifications, businesses with efficient production capabilities could leverage their price competitiveness to secure potentially long-term government contracts. This contract award and subsequent options to procure similar items could provide a stable revenue stream and boost the company's credentials in supplying to large government entities. ## Notice This requirement is for the provision of Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) Clothing for Field Army and Joint Aviation Command. Items required include, but are not limited to, base layers, jackets, trousers, gloves and hats. Please note, the total contract value of this requirement is made up of the winning tender price and a Limit of Liability to enable similar items to be procured during the period of contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 1 option year, or part thereof, solely at the discretion of the purchasing Authority ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064040-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Award date | 10 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,500,000 | | Lots value | £8,500,000 | | Awards value | £8,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Cancelled | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BRIGANTES CONSULTING; ILASCO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories ### Codes - 37411300 - Arctic clothing and equipment ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 09:19 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064040-2025 - 16 Sep 2025 at 14:21 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057017-2025 - 10 Sep 2025 at 15:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055565-2025 - 23 Jul 2025 at 14:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042446-2025 - 16 Jun 2025 at 14:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032667-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064040-2025 10th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057017-2025 16th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055565-2025 10th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042446-2025 23rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032667-2025 16th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60076 - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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