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

Defence Equipment and SupportcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066c9eProcurement Act 2023Defence & securitySME suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£7.0m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

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 VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
29 Sept 2026 to 29 Sept 2033
Possible extension to 29 Sept 2035
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
18143000
32344280
32342300
35113400
35711000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure