Tenders/715962484 - Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE) - UK1 - Pipeline Notice

715962484 - Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE) - UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Ministry of Defence
Published: Oct 2, 2026
Updated: Oct 2, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense, energy and power and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Oil Gas and Textiles. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Authority intends to establish a framework for the provision of Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE), including a range of textile-based equipment and accessories such as pouches, rucksacks, fasteners and associated components. The estimated value of the framework is £37 million over an eight-year term. The framework will provide for the supply and ongoing support of these items throughout the contract period.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 093522-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence has issued 1,324 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 67 currently open and 937 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Security, Defense & Justice, and Architecture & Engineering Services. Tenders span 7 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, UK Contracts Finder, and GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: October 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 093522-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
093522-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Ministry of Defence
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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