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The Supply of On Water Clothing and Equipment

Framework agreement divided into four lots covering on-water clothing suits, heated jackets, marine safety helmets, and balaclavas with an estimated value up to £74,000,000 over a 5-year period. Evaluation involves rigorous technical envelope assessments, technical sample submissions, user assessment panels, and full user trials requiring high threshold scores.

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Closes in 89 days· 2 February 2027

Estimated value
£77.5m
Buyer estimate
Published
4 September 2026
Deadline
2 February 2027
89 days left
Contract length
60 months
Ends 9 September 2033

What the contract covers

Framework agreement lot

Supply and distribution of specialized on-water clothing, marine safety helmets, heated jackets, and balaclavas for defence operations.

  • Lot 1 - On Water Clothing (Suits)
  • Lot 2 - Heated Jackets
  • Lot 3 - Marine Safety Helmets
  • Lot 4 - Balaclavas
LotEstimated valueSMEs
On Water Clothing (Suits)£73.5mSuitable
Heated Jackets£1.4mSuitable
Marine Safety Helmets£1.3mSuitable
Balaclavas£1.3mSuitable

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Framework agreement lot
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
60 months
Contract dates
11 September 2028 to 9 September 2033
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
4
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Goods
CPV codes
18100000, 18200000, 18400000, 18110000

Services in this tender

  • Military uniforms and combat clothingMain service£280k typicalOn-water suits, heated jackets and balaclavas for the Ministry of Defence
  • Eye, head and hearing protection£105k typicalMarine safety helmets (lot 3)

Lifecycle

  1. Published
  2. Deadline for bids89 days left
  3. Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
  4. Contract starts
The buyer

Leidos Supply, Limited

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Cite this tender

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/3864368/the-supply-of-on-water-clothing-and-equipment
Buyer reference
LSL/DC/0215
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f2f0
Last checked
5 November 2026

Leidos Supply, Limited. The Supply of On Water Clothing and Equipment. Tender, 4 September 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3864368/the-supply-of-on-water-clothing-and-equipment (accessed 5 November 2026).