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# Prior Information Notice for Javelin Command Launch Unit (CLU) Bags

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/prior-information-notice-for-javelin-command-launch-unit-clu-bags-ocds-h6vhtk-0325a8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "Prior Information Notice for Javelin Command Launch Unit (CLU) Bags". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. Lot information not published. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 0
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Combat gear, Defence services, military defence services and civil defence services, Kitbags, Padded bags
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32009L0081
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0325a8`

## 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/prior-information-notice-for-javelin-command-launch-unit-clu-bags-ocds-h6vhtk-0325a8#tl-md)

## Description
The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to provide suppliers with advanced notification of our potential future procurement and seek information. This PIN aims at companies that provide Javelin Command Launch Unit (CLU) carriage bags that could satisfy the technical elements listed below. 
Note: This procurement is to fulfil the current in-service requirement in the next 5 years. This requirement DOES NOT seek a carriage solution for the future CLU replacement (circa. 2025).
The bag must provide:
•	Interoperability and compatibility with the British Army’s existing VIRTUS system.
•	The ability for an individual to carry the CLU.
•	The ability for an individual to carry a Launch Tube Assembly (LTA – missile and tube).
•	The weight of the LTA must not place stress upon the CLU itself (i.e. must not sit directly upon it).
•	A layer of protection to the CLU against minor bumps or drops.
•	The load must be suitably balanced, minimising the user from being pulled off-balance.
•	Suitable lumbar support facilitating user comfort.
•	The ability for the user to carry a minimum of 2 spare batteries.
•	The ability for the user to carry additional kit such as clothing, optics and rations.  This will be between 20 & 40 litres in capacity.
•	Must be able to be carried whilst wearing in-service VIRTUS Body Armour 
•	Minimum quality standards: AQAP 2131, Def Stans 05-57, 05-61 Pt 1 and 05-135
Desirable technical specifications:
•	To have anchor points to allow activities such as (for example) lowering/raising by line (cliff assault) or clipping and hanging to vehicles.
•	Water-proof protection
•	Suitable Molle, or other, attachments allowing a degree of customisation in attachment of kit/accessories.
•	The carriage system will be in Multi-Terrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage.  
Market testing questions:
-	Would you be able to provide bags for assessments up to 9 bags?
-	What is the manufacturing lead time for e.g. 50,100, 300 bags?
-	Do you have a minimum order quantity and would pricing reflect the volume of order at times?
-	How do you manage supply chain risks such as sourcing materials, transport, quality assurance anything else relevant to your business? 
-	The Public Services (Social Value) Act came into force on 31 January 2013. It requires people who commission public services to think about how they can also secure wider social, economic and environmental benefits. Defence identified three priority Social Value themes from the Cabinet Office Social Value Model. They are 
o	tackling economic inequality; 
o	fighting climate change and 
o	equal opportunity. 
-	Please could you rank the above which is relevant to your sector, 1 being most relevant and 3 being the least relevant. This will help us to formulate evaluation criteria in the future tender. 
-	You can find further information on Social Value at Procurement Policy Note 06/20 – taking account of social value in the award of central government contracts - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F007950-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-03-24T09:37:52.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T13:09:48.756Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0325a8