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
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2026 to 29 September 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 18931100 - Rucksacks
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 January 2026
Engagement process description
Lethality & Protect, DCC Survivability Team will be attending DSEI 9-11 September 2025. We encourage suppliers to get in touch so we can arrange to have brief informal discussions about our future requirement for Personal Load Carriage Equipment. The Project Team intend to publish a RFI within the next few weeks so obtain further information to support the development of this requirement.
To arrange a discussion at DSEI 2025, please email Sarah.Griffiths138@mod.gov.uk & Stuart.Frost103@mod.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
31 January 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Defence and security
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