Published date: 24 August 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 24 September 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Work gloves - 18141000

  • Weatherproof clothing - 18220000

  • Trousers - 18234000

    • T-shirts - 18331000

    • Special clothing - 18410000

    • Belts - 18425000

    • Caps - 18443340

    • Safety headgear - 18444100

    • Watches - 18521000

    • Footwear - 18800000

    • Sacks and bags - 18930000

    • Rucksacks - 18931100

    • Power supply accessories - 30237280

    • Torches - 31521320

    • Protective goggles - 33735100

    • Security bags - 35121400

    • Military uniforms - 35811300

    • Combat uniforms - 35812000

    • Combat gear - 35812300

    • Bullet-proof vests - 35815100

    • Camping or outdoor stoves - 37414600

    • Wall and rope climbing equipment - 37535290

    • Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) - 38112100

    • Sleeping bags - 39522540

    • Boxes - 44617000

    • Repair and maintenance services of weapons - 50841000

    • Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems - 50842000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£18,383,586.60 to £32,171,276.70

Procurement reference

tender_365251/1221146

Published date

24 August 2023

Closing date

24 September 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

31 January 2024

Contract end date

30 January 2031

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Soldier Systems Framework Contract ("the Contract") is for the provision of a selection of 'On the Man' equipment, including both Commercially Off The Shelf (COTS) and Military Off The Shelf (MOTS) items.

The Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes and consist of five (5) Lots:

LOT 1. General Clothing
LOT 2. Outdoor Equipment and Clothing
LOT 3. Load Carriage
LOT 4. Medical Training Equipment
LOT 5. Maintenance Material and Equipment

Further details of each Lot can be found at Annex B of the PQQ Guidance Document (ref. 705925450_Solider_Systems_Framework_Contract_PQQ_Guidance).

Goods will be procured within the appropriate Lot through mini-competitions with a minimum threshold of £12,000.

Suppliers are invited to bid for one (1), more or all Lots.

The initial contract duration will be for a period of four (4) years, with a Limit of Liability (LOL) of £18,383,586.60. With a further three (3) single (1) year extension options.

Specific regulation and standard requirements will be provided as part of the ITT.


This procurement activity is within scope of Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011), as this relates to the provision of goods used for military purposes. Furthermore, this procurement is operating under the Restricted Procedure.

The Soldier Systems requirement has been assessed and the security classification is confirmed as OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. A Contract award is expected in Q1 of 2024.

The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Not Applicable (RAR: 990716859).

More information

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About the buyer

Contact name

James Charnley

Address

Spur B2, Building 405, MOD Corsham, Westwells Road
Corsham
SN13 9NR
England

Telephone

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Email

james.charnley103@mod.gov.uk