Open tenders / Clothing, uniforms & PPE
Planned procurement · Notice 093508-2026
715962484 - Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE) - UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Value
- £30m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 28 May 2027 – 28 May 2035
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
The Ministry of Defence plans to set up a framework for Personal Load Carriage Equipment (PLCE), covering items such as pouches, rucksacks, fasteners and related textile components, with supply and ongoing support over the contract period. The framework is estimated at £30,000,000 (also quoted as £37 million) running from 28 May 2027 to 28 May 2035; a place on it is the entry ticket to future orders, not guaranteed work.
Good fit for: Manufacturers or suppliers of military-grade textile equipment such as rucksacks, pouches and webbing components.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
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.
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 2 Oct 2026.
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