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

Defence Equipment and Support
South West
Open procedure
30 November 2026 to 16 May 2027

Supply, packaging and delivery of a commercially available firefighting helmet system with bone-conducting microphone, speakers and wired push-to-talk unit, fully compatible with Motorola R7Ex radios. The equipment must integrate with existing breathing apparatus, hoods and protective clothing, and meet specified requirements for marine approval, thermal protection, durability, visor protection and single-handed operation.

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Closes in 1 day· 6 November 2026

Estimated value: £533k; Buyer estimate
Published: 17 March 2026
Deadline: 6 November 2026; 1 day left
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 16 May 2027

What the contract covers

Goods contract

Supply of naval firefighting helmets with integrated communications systems compatible with existing radios and personal protective equipment.

Procuring a replacement Firefighting Helmet & Communication System (FFHCS) for use aboard Royal Navy vessels
Supply, packaging and delivery of the complete FFHCS

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Goods contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 6 months
Contract dates: 30 November 2026 to 16 May 2027
Certifications asked for: Marine Equipment Regulations approval
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Goods
CPV codes: 18143000, 32344280, 32342300, 35113400

Services in this tender

Firefighter PPE (structural, wildland and rescue)Main service£129k typicalReplacement naval firefighting helmet with integrated communication system

Lifecycle

Published
17 March 2026
Deadline for bids1 day left
6 November 2026
Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
Contract starts
30 November 2026

The buyer

Defence Equipment and Support

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Cite this tender

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/354774/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-and-communication-system
Buyer reference: PPA/017
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Defence Equipment and Support. 715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System. Tender, 17 March 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/354774/715794488-ppa-017-naval-firefighting-helmet-and-communication-system (accessed 5 November 2026).