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# 715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-communication-system-ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Defence Equipment and Support: "715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System". Published status: active. Published Value: £533,333. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 GMT. Published submission portal: contracts.mod.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 15 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Defence Equipment and Support](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support-gov-ot495)
- **Published Value:** £533,333 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Command, control, communication systems, Microphones and speaker sets, Protective and safety clothing, Protective gear
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-communication-system-ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e`

## Before you bid
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- **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/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-communication-system-ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [contracts.mod.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontracts.mod.uk%2Fgo%2F6167558101A1310A04CC)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-communication-system-ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e#participate

## Description
National Armaments Director Group, Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is procuring a replacement Firefighting Helmet & Communication System (FFHCS) for use aboard Royal Navy vessels. The helmets are 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.
The requirement is for a commercially available firefighting helmet incorporating an integrated communications system comprising a bone-conducting microphone, speaker(s) and push-to-talk functionality, compatible with in-service Motorola R7Ex radios and existing firefighting personal protective equipment. 
The current firefighting helmet and communication configuration is obsolete. The requirement is intended to provide a replacement system that supports firefighting, search and rescue, incident command and associated training activities aboard Royal Navy vessels.
The required solution must be commercially available off the shelf and comprise a firefighting helmet incorporating an integrated communication system. The communication system must include:
- a bone-conducting microphone;
- speaker or speakers;
- a wired push-to-talk unit; and
- full compatibility with the in-service Motorola R7Ex series radios.
The Motorola R7Ex radio will be sourced separately by the Authority and is not included within the scope of this contract. The FFHCS must integrate with existing Royal Navy firefighting personal protective equipment and ancillary equipment, including extended duration breathing apparatus, firefighting hoods and firefighting protective clothing. The solution must be adjustable for the required range of users and must not adversely affect the fit or operation of other firefighting equipment.
The solution must meet the mandatory requirements set out in the Cardinal Specification. These include requirements relating to:
- commercial availability and delivery;
- continued product availability;
- Marine Equipment Regulations approval;
- physical and thermal protection;
- compatibility with existing firefighting personal protective equipment;
- user fit and adjustment;
- durability, maintenance and service life;
- intrinsically safe and ATEX-rated components;
- visor protection;
- communication-system compatibility;
- effective speech transmission during firefighting activities; and
- controls that can be operated single-handedly while wearing full firefighting personal protective equipment.
Applicable technical standards and requirements include:
- BS EN 443:2008;
- BS EN 14458:2018;
- the Marine Equipment Regulations; and
- applicable ATEX requirements.
Tenderers must provide the certification, compatibility information, product information, test evidence and performance data re...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-communication-system-ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 18143000, 32342300, 35113400, 35711000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £533,333

- **Contract Period:** 30/11/2026 to 16/05/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F096315-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-12T17:17:21.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T05:45:25.276Z
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