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# 705925450 - Soldier Systems Framework Contract

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/705925450-soldier-systems-framework-contract-ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "705925450 - Soldier Systems Framework Contract". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £32,171,277. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 24 Sept 2023, 23:59 BST. Published submission portal: www.contracts.mod.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £32,171,277 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 24 September 2023 at 23:59 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Restricted
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Belts, Boxes, Bullet-proof vests, Camping or outdoor stoves, Caps (+23 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32009L0081
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/705925450-soldier-systems-framework-contract-ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/705925450-soldier-systems-framework-contract-ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [contracts.mod.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.contracts.mod.uk%2Fgo%2F08670596018A27D4CD6B)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/705925450-soldier-systems-framework-contract-ocds-h6vhtk-03f6ba#participate

## Description
The Soldier Systems Framework Contract (“the Contract”) is for the provision of a selection of ‘On the Man’ equipment, including both Commercially Off The Shelf (COTS) and Military Off The Shelf (MOTS) items.
The Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by Strategic Command for training and operational purposes and consist of five (5) Lots: 
LOT 1. General Clothing
LOT 2. Outdoor Equipment and Clothing 
LOT 3. Load Carriage 
LOT 4. Medical Training Equipment 
LOT 5. Maintenance Material and Equipment
Further details of each Lot can be found at Annex B of the PQQ Guidance Document (ref. 705925450_Solider_Systems_Framework_Contract_PQQ_Guidance).
Goods will be procured within the appropriate Lot through mini-competitions with a minimum threshold of £12,000.
Suppliers are invited to bid for one (1), more or all Lots. 
The initial contract duration will be for a period of four (4) years, with a Limit of Liability (LOL) of £18,383,586.60. With a further three (3) single (1) year extension options.
Specific regulation and standard requirements will be provided as part of the ITT. 
This procurement activity is within scope of Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011), as this relates to the provision of goods used for military purposes. Furthermore, this procurement is operating under the Restricted Procedure.
The Soldier Systems requirement has been assessed and the security classification is confirmed as OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. A Contract award is expected in Q1 of 2024. 
The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is Not Applicable (RAR: 990716859). Quantity or scope: Lots
LOT 1. General Clothing
LOT 2. Outdoor equipment and Clothing
LOT 3. Load Carriage
LOT 4. Medical Training Equipment
LOT 5. Maintenance Material and Equipment

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: General Clothing
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 35812300

- **Estimated Value:** £32,171,277
- **Description:** 1.1. Clothing
1.1.1. Jackets
1.1.2. Trousers
1.1.3. Shirts
1.2. Headwear
1.2.1. Baseball cap
1.2.2. Beanie Hat
1.2.3. Flat Caps
1.2.4. Military Short Brimmed Jungle hat
1.2.5. Balaclavas
1.3. Footwear
1.3.1. Shoes
1.3.2. Boots
1.4. Eyewear
1.4.1. Mil...

### Lot 2: Outdoor Equipment and Clothing
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 35812300

- **Estimated Value:** £32,171,277
- **Description:** 2.1. Clothing
2.1.1 Jackets
2.1.2 Trousers
2.1.3 Shirts
2.1.4 T-shirts
2.2. Safety Helmets
2.2.1 Industrial helmet
2.2.2. Climbing helmet
2.3. Carabiners
2.4. Ropes
2.5. Footwear
2.6. Gloves
2.7. Multi Tools
2.8. Sleeping Bags
2.9. Navigation Aids
2....

### Lot 3: Load Carriage
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 35812300

- **Estimated Value:** £32,171,277
- **Description:** 3.1. All Load Carriage
3.1.1. Chest Rigs
3.1.2. Belts
3.1.3. Bags
3.2. Transportation Boxes
3.3. Body Armour Carriers
3.4. Weapon Bag
3.5. Weapon Sling Quantity or scope: The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utili...

### Lot 4: Medical Training Equipment
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 35812300

- **Estimated Value:** £32,171,277
- **Description:** 4.1. Medical supplies
4.2. Medical Response Clothing
4.3. Medical Training Equipment Quantity or scope: [15:25] Stephens, Elizabeth Miss (Def Comrcl DCGP-21B-23)
The Solider System Framework Contract will be a multi-supplier framework, utilised by St...

### Lot 5: Maintenance Material and Equipment
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** Not published
- **CPV codes:** 35812300

- **Estimated Value:** £32,171,277
- **Description:** 5.1. Cerakote paint
5.2. Parker Hale Cleaning Accessories
5.3. Bore Cam
5.4. Ultrasonic Baths
5.5. Ripcord 5.56mm
5.6. Ripcord 7.62mm
5.7. Cleaning Kit System
5.8. BONE Tool 5.56mm
5.9. BONE Tool 7.62mm
5.10. Suppressor Cleaning Systems Quantity or s...

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F024983-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-08-24T14:40:13.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-25T05:03:55.654Z
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