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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 044342/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement 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

Contact Person: Complex Geometry Body Armour Project Team
Email: des-landp2dcccommercialteam@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

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

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
715862482-Complex Geometry Body Armour – UK1
Reference number: 715862482 Complex Geometry Body Armour

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
Special regime
DefenceSecurity

II.1.4) Short description
UK MOD wishes to understand market current technology readiness levels regarding Complex Geometry Body Armour specific body armour solutions, including but not limited to; hard armour plates, soft armour filler, and tactical vests/carriers.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
51,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

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

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV code
35000000

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

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-12-14 00:00
End
2031-12-14 23:59
Duration
5 years 1 day

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-10-14 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)

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-05-14 13:01

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-05-29 23:59
Engagement process description
Industry day on 15 June 2026 – 10.00-14.30 – invites will result from responses to RFI.