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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - DE&S  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683b4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence - DE&S, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the supply of Vented Aviation Moulded Protection Earpieces designed for use with Aircrew Protective Helmets. Classified under CPV codes for protective gear and earphones, this procurement falls within the goods category. The procurement method was limited and negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to specific technical and exclusivity reasons. The contract, valued at approximately £12,839,306.67 excluding VAT, was signed on 8th April 2026 and will be fulfilled by Marlborough Communications Ltd., located in Redhill, United Kingdom, over a period of four years.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the protective gear manufacturing industry, particularly those with capabilities in producing aviation-specific equipment. While the procurement method limited the competitive bidding process, there is potential for subcontracting and collaboration with Marlborough Communications Ltd., enhancing capabilities and fulfilling the technical requirements of the Ministry of Defence. Companies specialising in earphones or advanced moulded protection equipment should explore potential partnerships to leverage this contract's extensive scope and duration.

## Notice

Supply of Vented Aviation Moulded Protection Earpiece for use with Aircrew Protective Helmets

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034494-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,839,306 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - DE&S |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 32342200 - Earphones

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034494-2026

## Provenance

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