Scope
Reference
711711450-PA23 - PLCE
Description
The PLCE and Operational Travel Bags (OTB) capability consists of basic load carriage elements (webbing components, bergens etc) and ancillary items (weapon holsters, bivouac poles etc).
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2026 to 29 September 2036
- 10 years
Main category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18143000 - Protective gear
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 January 2026
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sarah Griffiths
Email: Sarah.Griffiths138@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government