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The current contract for Military helmets – Framework Lead is projected to end on 19-JAN-19 and may be available for retender.
Description:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:: The Manufacture and Supply of, and Post Design Services for, Mk15 Passenger Helmets.

Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance: Supplies
Purchase
NUTS code UK

Information on framework agreement: Framework agreement with a single operator
Duration of the framework agreement
Duration in years: 4
Estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement
Estimated value excluding VAT:
Range: between 800 000 and 1 000 000 GBP

Short description of the contract or purchase(s): Military helmets. Military helmets. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from companies interested in meeting the requirement for a 3 year (with the option to extend by 1 Year) Enabling contract for the Manufacture and Supply of, and Post Design Services for Mk15 Passenger Helmets. The MK15 Passenger Helmet will be manufactured in accordance with the existing drawing set, which will be provided by the Authority as Government Furnished Information. The limited period of the proposed contract is due to an on-going review of the current MoD aircrew helmet strategy, as well as an assessment of the impact performance requirements which, within the next 18-months, should establish a performance specification for any subsequent competition activities.
The current helmet designated the ‘Mk15 helmet’, is an omni-fitting helmet, designed to provide maximum comfort and ease of fitting whilst maintaining a high level of impact protection. The helmet consists of a shell, liner assembly, twin visor assembly (including ridged visor protection cover) and a communication system, which will interface with a variety of communications equipment. Provision within the design has been made for two oxygen mask fixing points when required. Retention of the helmet is achieved by three straps, one for the chin and one for the nape and the third adjusting the height. Each helmet should come with an illustrated fitting instructions and a stowage bag for stowing the helmet (within the aircraft), when it is not being worn.

Information about variants: Variants will be accepted: no

Information about renewals: This contract is subject to renewal: no