715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System
Estimated value
£7.0m
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
17 Mar 2026
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Description
Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, 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. Please note: This UK1 Pipeline Notice is for information only. Further details will be provided in a subsequent notice if the opportunity progresses.
Scope
- Reference
- PPA/017
- Total value
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT£8,400,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Sept 2026 to 29 Sept 2033Possible extension to 29 Sept 2035
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 1814300032344280323423003511340035711000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure