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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: PPA/017 – NAVAL FIREFIGHTING HELMET & COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence, The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) team, part of the National Armaments Director Group, GB Email: DESCommercial-PPA@mod.gov.uk. (PPA Commercial)
3. Contract type: Supply contract
Procurement Act – Open
4. Description: The awarding authority 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.
5. CPV Code(s): 18143000, 32344280, 32342300, 35113400, 35711000, 35113000
6. NUTS code(s): UKE, UKE2, UKE22
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Yorkshire And The Humber, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire Cc.
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Project Code 715794488
PPA/017
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated Value of Contract £8,400,000 including VAT
10. Listing Deadline: 31.8.2026 (00:00:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: For further information regarding the above contract notice please visit:
12. Other information: Procurement Route
Procurement Act – Open
Contract Start Date
31/10/2026
Contract Duration
7 years, with options to extend to 9 years
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