715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System
- Buyer
- Defence Equipment and Support
- Value
- £533,333
- Closes
- 6 November 2026
- Where
- Bristol, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
The Royal Navy wants to buy a replacement firefighting helmet with an integrated communication system for use on naval vessels. The helmet must work with existing Motorola radios and other firefighting protective gear, and be commercially available off the shelf.
What the buyer wants
• Supply a commercially available firefighting helmet with integrated communications (bone-conducting microphone, speakers, push-to-talk unit) • Ensure full compatibility with Motorola R7Ex series radios • Confirm the system integrates with existing Royal Navy firefighting personal protective equipment (breathing apparatus, hoods, protective clothing) • Provide certification, test evidence and performance data proving compliance with BS EN 443:2008, BS EN 14458:2018, Marine Equipment Regulations and ATEX requirements • Guarantee the product is adjustable for multiple user sizes and can be operated single-handedly while wearing full firefighting gear
Likely requirements
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This contract is for a highly specialised naval defence product requiring existing certifications (ATEX, Marine Equipment Regulations, BS EN standards) and proven compatibility with military radio systems, making it inaccessible to most small businesses without established defence supply credentials and technical testing capabilities.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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