Scope
Reference
RFI -714520454
Description
The MoD has initiated a project and intends to issue a Request for Information (RFI) to provide helmets for passengers travelling in rotary wing aircraft and aircrew operating in aircraft with both static (S) and ejection seats (E). Each of these three helmet types has a set of initial requirements which are specific to the aircraft/seat combination and type of user.
Total value (estimated)
- £32,000,000 excluding VAT
- £38,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2028 to 1 April 2038
- Possible extension to 1 April 2040
- 12 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44164100 - Casing
- 18444110 - Helmets
- 35813000 - Military helmets
- 18444000 - Protective headgear
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 May 2025
Engagement process description
A Request for Information was issued Dates : 08/04/25 for response by 09/05/25 Time : 23.59.
Preliminary Market to date as follows : PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT NOTICE
8th April 2025
1. This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) seeks to inform the market
of previous informal market engagement that has been carried out by Air
Command in preparation for a new headworn protection project.
2. The Aircrew Systems team routinely attends the SAFE Europe and SAFE
International events on an annual basis. Most of the engagement stated below,
has been by way of informal conversation carried out at these events.
3. The purpose of attendance at these industry events is primarily for educational
purposes (to understand emerging technologies from the market). Attendance
also serves to allow access on an equal footing to all potentially interested
industry partners.
4. The list of industry partners engaged with on this basis to date has been listed
below in Table 1.
5. Additional conversations have been carried out by Air Command with two
industry partners. The intent of this interaction has been stated in Table 2 below.
Table 1
Company and Pre-Competition Interaction
Gentex UK
SAFE International 2022, 2023, 2024
SAFE Europe 2023, 2024, 2025
LIFT USA
SAFE International 2022, 2023, 2024
SAFE Europe 2025
Transaero Inc
SAFE International 2024,
SAFE Europe 2025
Crew Systems Corporation
During SAFE International 2023
Collins Aerospace
RIAT 2024
SAFE Europe 2025
Final Forge LLC
During SAFE International 2023
Tiger/ICARO
SAFE International 2024
SAFE Europe 2024, 2025
Level Peaks Associates (LPA)
SAFE International 2024
SAFE Europe 2024
INSTA
SAFE International 2024
SAFE Europe 2023, 2024, 2025
CF Helmets
SAFE Europe 2025
Table 2
Company Pre-Competition Interaction Intent of Engagement
Gentex UK Visit to Gentex UK - Letchworth Informal conversation - helmet standard: DEFSTAN 05-102.
Level Peaks
Associates Visit to Level Peaks - Hereford Existing LPA contract meeting -
Informal remarks made to helmet capability.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 December 2025
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hannah Hawkins
Telephone: +44 7890940029
Email: hannah.hawkins101@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://contracts.mod.uk
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government