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Norway - Protective and safety clothing - Invitation to pre-qualification: Procurement of Aircrew Survival Vest (ASV) and Aircrew Plate Carrier (APC)

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Buyer
NORWEGIAN DEFENSE MATERIEL AGENCY
Where
Norway
Procedure
Restricted procedure Two steps: companies first ask to take part, and only those selected are invited to bid. Full entry Above the EU threshold A contract large enough that EU-wide rules apply and it must be published on TED. Full entry
CPV code The EU's common vocabulary for what is being bought: an eight-digit code every notice carries. Full entry
35113400 Protective and safety clothing 18143000 Protective gear 35100000 Emergency and security equipment
8 more codes
35113000 Safety equipment 35113430 Safety vests 35800000 Individual and support equipment 35812000 Combat uniforms 35812300 Combat gear 35815000 Garments for anti-ballistic protection 35815100 Bullet-proof vests 39525300 Life jackets
Original language
English
Published
Source
via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (Publications Office of the EU), verified 1 month ago
Notice number
87007-2026
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The Norwegian Armed Forces are running a restricted tender for new survival and protective equipment for helicopter aircrews. Lot 1 covers Aircrew Survival Vests (ASV) providing flotation and carrying survival equipment for all Armed Forces helicopter types, including AW101-612 and MH-60R. Lot 2 covers Aircrew Plate Carriers (APC) providing ballistic protection, compatible with existing Norwegian Defence plates, for operations in higher threat environments such as maritime counter-terror missions. The result will be two separate framework agreements, one per lot, and one tenderer may win both. Equipment must be robust, ergonomic and suited to Norwegian climate conditions. Tenderers must submit documentation showing they fulfil the qualification requirements to be pre-qualified.

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The Norwegian Armed Forces shall hold a restricted tender contest for the procurement of new survival and protective equipment for air crews. The procurement includes two separate lots: Lot 1 - Aircrew Survival Vest (ASV) This sub-procurement applies to new survival vests for crew members in all of the Armed Forces helicopter types, including AW101-612 and MH-60R. ASV shall see to both the flotation function (rescue vest) and carrying the necessary survival equipment. Lot 2 - Aircrew Plate Carrier (APC) This sub procurement applies to ballistic plate carriers for air crews that operate in environments with increased threat levels, including maritime counter-terror operations. The plate carrier shall provide ballistic protection, be compatible with the Norwegian Defence ́s existing plates, and ensure sufficient mobility in combat situations and during demanding operations. The objective of the procurement is to ensure that the Norwegian Armed Forces' air crews are equipped with modern, ergonomic and secure systems that support operations in demanding maritime and tactical environments. The equipment shall be robust, tolerate Norwegian climate conditions and contribute to safe and efficient operation of the Norwegian Armed Forces helicopters. The procurement will result in two separate framework agreements, one for ASV and one for APC. It is possible for one tenderer to win both lots. Tenderers seeking prequalification must present documentation that demonstrates that they fulfil the qualification requirements. This sub-procurement concerns new survival remains for crew members in all of the Armed Forces helicopter types, including AW101-612 and MH-60R. ASV shall see to both the flotation function (rescue vest) and carrying the necessary survival equipment.; This sub-procurement applies to ballistic plate carriers for air crews operating in environments with an increased threat level, including maritime counter-terror operations. The plate carrier shall provide ballistic protection, be compatible with the Norwegian Defence ́s existing plates, and ensure sufficient mobility in combat situations and during demanding operations.

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Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (Publications Office of the EU)

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Last verified against TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (Publications Office of the EU) 1 month ago

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PRECISION TECHNIC DEFENCE A/S 2 €3.0M Mar 2026
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Caverion Norge AS (Hovedenhet) 1 €1.1M Aug 2026
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