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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 024222/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK1: Pipeline Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Defence Equipment and Support
National registration number: PVRL-5831-GLMM

Postal address: MOD Abbey Wood
Town: Bristol
Region: Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom

Email: DESCommercial-PPA@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
715794488 – PPA/017 – Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System
Reference number: PPA/017

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
Special regime
DefenceSecurity

II.1.4) Short description
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is exploring options to procure a replacement Firefighting Helmet & Communication System (FFHCS) for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The helmets are expected to integrate with existing personal protective equipment, radio systems, and ancillary equipment.
PPA supports multiple defence areas by delivering and sustaining systems that generate energy, provide propulsion, and enable cross-cutting auxiliary functions aboard naval vessels, including domestic, fire and rescue, and catering systems.
Please note: This UK1 Pipeline Notice is for information only. Further details will be provided in a subsequent notice if the opportunity progresses.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
8,400,000
Value (excluding VAT)
7,000,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
18143000
32342300
32344280
35113400
35711000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-09-30 00:00
End
2033-09-29 23:59
Duration
7 years
Possible extension
2035-09-29 23:59
Extended duration
9 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-08-30 23:59

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-03-17 15:55