Published date: 27 September 2019
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Camping or outdoor stoves - 37414600
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£2,030,888
Procurement reference
LSL/FOOD/0014 - CAN
Published date
27 September 2019
Closing date
22 March 2019
Contract start date
1 October 2019
Contract end date
30 September 2023
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
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 requirement is for an Operational Ration Heater System (ORHS) which consists of portable metal stoveand solid fuel blocks to enable an individual to boil water and heat military field rations in a range of weatherconditions. The solid fuel must be Ethanol based (Bio-Fuel) any other fuels such as Hexamine will not beaccepted.
1: Heating Performance - The ORHS must be capable of boiling 500ml water to a temperature of 100C instandard issue MOD equipment (mess tins) within 11 minutes at an air temperature of -8C to +40C and sustainthe temperature for a period of 5 minutes.
2: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must function within 10 minutes of being immersed in water, this is to allowindividuals to prepare a meal after wading through water.
3: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must be as small and light as possible. The total weight (Stove & Fuel)must be max. 330g with sufficient fuel to heat a total of 6 meals or hot drinks.
4: Tactical Performance - The ORHS fuel must be tactically viable - smoke, noise, smell and light must be keptto a minimum.
5: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must be able to operate in poor climatic conditions and operate in wet andwindy weather.
6: Compatibility - The ORHS must be compatible with VIRTUS and OSPREY utility pouch and must be carriedin a utility pouch (16.5cm x 10cm x 7.5cm) and still b able to heat a minimum of 6 meals or hot drinks in a 24Hrperiod
7: Safety - The ORHS must be able to be safely transported in bulk by rail, air, road or sea.
Award information
Awarded date
19 September 2019
Contract start date
1 October 2019
Contract end date
30 September 2023
Total value of contract
£2,030,888
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
BCB International Ltd
Address
Unit 1, Howell House,
Lamby Industrial Park,
Wentloog Avenue,
Rumney,
Cardiff,
CF3 2EXReference
None
Value of contract
£0
Supplier is SME?
Yes
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Mr. J. Nalder
Address
Bldg 8, Monarch Court,
Emersons Green
BRISTOL
BS16 7FH
England
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