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    ContractsRoyal Navy Firefighting Helmet and Communication System Replacement
    Closed contract

    Royal Navy Firefighting Helmet and Communication System Replacement

    Contract value
    £533.3k
    Closed 6 Nov 2026

    Procurement of a commercially available firefighting helmet with integrated Motorola R7Ex-compatible communication system for use aboard Royal Navy vessels.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 12 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £533.3k
    Closed 6 Nov 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 6 Nov 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£533,333
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      6 Nov 2026
      Yesterday
    • Sector
      Manufacturing
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 6 Nov 2026. Awaiting award.

    12 Oct 20266 Nov 2026

    Brief

    The National Armaments Director Group is seeking a commercially available firefighting helmet with integrated communication system for Royal Navy vessels. The solution must include a bone-conducting microphone, speaker(s), and wired push-to-talk functionality, fully compatible with Motorola R7Ex radios. The helmet must integrate seamlessly with existing Royal Navy firefighting personal protective equipment including breathing apparatus, hoods, and protective clothing, while meeting BS EN 443:2008, BS EN 14458:2018, Marine Equipment Regulations, and ATEX safety standards. Key requirements include Marine Equipment Regulations approval, intrinsically safe components, single-handed operation capability while wearing full protective gear, and effective speech transmission during firefighting activities. Tenderers must provide comprehensive certification, compatibility documentation, test evidence, and performance data. This single-contract award will be made through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 defence and security provisions. Suppliers must complete the Supplier Assurance Questionnaire and provide a Cyber Improvement Plan (Cyber Risk Profile Level 0).

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-066c9e

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