Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2023-02-10
Buyer: Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation
Country: DK
Contract type: Supplies
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 18000000 | 18400000
Estimated value: 40000000 DKK
Submission deadline: 2023-03-10
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: The framework agreement concerns the acquisition of 10 (ten) different types of high quality gloves and mitts to be used by the Danish Armed Forces throughout a 7 (seven) years period.
The different types of gloves and mitts are briefly described below. A more extensive description of each type of glove and mitt is available in Appendix A1 – A10.
A1) Combat Glove: Combat Glove used in warm and intermediate climates such as the Danish fall, spring, and summer. The Combat Glove will be used by all soldiers and protect their hands and fingers from climate impact, rope burn as well as sunburn and general bruises. The Combat Glove shall be tight fitting to the hand and fingers, giving the soldier opportunity to operate equipment such as radio, binoculars, weapon, etc. when wearing the Combat Glove. Secondary the Combat Glove should reduce the user’s signature both in the visual and near infrared (NIR) spectra.
A2) Combat Glove – Touch: Combat Glove that will be used together with different touch screen devices such as personal mobile phone, GPS and Battle Management Systems. Combat Glove – Touch will used in warm and intermediate climates such as the Danish fall, spring, and summer. The Combat Glove will be used by all soldiers and protect their hands and fingers from climate impact, rope burn as well as sunburn and general bruises. The Combat Glove shall be tight fitting to the hand and fingers, giving the soldier opportunity to operate equipment such as radio, binoculars, weapon, etc. when wearing the Combat Glove. Secondary the Combat Glove should reduce the user’s signature both in the visual and near infrared (NIR) spectra.
A3) Combat Glove – Winter, Touch: The Combat Glove that will be used in intermediate climates such as the Danish winter (October to February). The primary objective of the Combat Glove is to protect the soldier’s hands from cold and wet weather such as snow, wind and rain. It is important that the glove is waterproof and that it provides the soldier dry warm hands on windy, snowy and rainy days. The Combat Glove shall also protect the hands from minor secondary fragments and bruises. The soldier should be able to operate equipment such as touch screen, radio, binoculars, and weapon when wearing the Combat Glove. The Combat Glove should reduce the user signature both in the visual and near infrared (NIR) spectra.
A4) Combat Mitt: The primary property of the Combat Mitt is to protect the soldiers hands from the cold, but also wet weather such as snow and rain. It is important that the Combat Mitt is waterproof, breathable and can keep the soldiers hands dry and warm in cold, windy and snowy conditions. The Combat Mitt shall also protect the hands from minor secondary fragments and bruises. The soldier should be able to operate equipment such as open vehicles, snow mobiles radio, binoculars, when wearing the Combat Mitt. It should be possible to wear a glove (Combat Glove, Combat Glove - Touch or Combat Glove Winter - Touch) under the Combat Mitt and still be able to operate the above mentioned equipment.
A5) Anti-Flash Glove: The Royal Danish Navy is the main user of the Anti-Flash Glove, but some artillery units are users as well. The property of the Anti-Flash Gloves is to protect the soldier’s hands from blast, heat and fire. The Anti-Flash Glove shall be tight fitting to the hand and fingers, enabling the soldier to operate small-buttoned equipment such as computers, cannons, radios, binoculars, and different hand weapons etc. It is also important that the Anti-Flash Glove have finger touch capability for use on different touch screens. The Anti-Flash Glove shall have a long covering shaft, which covers the forearm and ends just below the elbow.
A6) Tactical Fast Rope Glove: The primary use of the Tactical Fast Rope Glove is to protect the soldier’s hands from rope burn and bruises while fast roping (gliding down a thick rope from e.g. a helicopter). The Tactical Fast Rope Glove will be used by Special Forces personnel (men) for training and military operations. It is used for shorter periods at a time in all climates and weather both nationally and internationally.
The Tactical Fast Rope Glove shall be tight fitting to the hand and fingers, giving the solder opportunity to operate rope, but the user also needs to be able to operate equipment such as radio, binoculars, weapon, etc. when wearing the Tactical Fast Rope Glove.
A7) Leather Guard Glove: The Leather Guard Glove, will be used by men and women, when standing guard and parade at military facilities around in Denmark. The primary function of the glove, is to protect the hand from wind, cold and minor bumps and bruises. It shall be a simple and semi-tight fitted to the hand and have a non-aggressive look. The soldiers will use the Leather Guard Gloves during operational guard duty, ceremonial guard duty and for parade purpose. The gloves shall fit the hand, so it is possible to handle the soldier’s weapons and saber when conducting their guard and parade duty. The soldiers will also use the glove in other ceremonial situations. The expected lifespan of the gloves is 12 - 24 months for the intended non-daily use.
A8) Parade Glove, Unlined: The Parade Glove, Unlined, will be used by men and women, for parade use in Denmark and internationally. The primary function of the glove, is to protect the hand from wind and cold during parade duty. It shall be simple and semi-tight fitted to the hand and have an elegant appearance. The soldiers will use the leather gloves for ceremonial duty and for parade purposes. The gloves shall fit the hand, so it is possible to handle a saber when conducting parade duty. The soldiers will also use the glove in other ceremonial situations. The expected lifespan of the gloves is at least 12 - 24 months for the intended non-daily use.
A9) Parade Glove, Lined: The Parade Glove, Lined, will be used by men and women, for parade use in Denmark and internationally. The primary function of the Parade Glove, Lined is to protect the hand from wind and cold during parade duty. It shall be a simple and semi-tight fitted to the hand and have an elegant appearance. The soldiers will use the leather gloves for ceremonial duty and for parade purposes. The gloves shall fit the hand, so it is possible to handle a saber when conducting parade duty. The soldiers will also use the glove in other ceremonial situations. The expected lifespan of the gloves is at least 12 - 24 months for the intended non-daily use.
A10) Glacé Leather Glove: The Glacé Leather Glove is used by officers together with the Gala Uniform for primarily ceremonial use. The Glacé Leather Glove needs to have good and tight fit and be able to be worn without causing discomfort for the user. It is important that the glove is homogeneous in color and appearance and without any changes in fit and fabric during use. The gloves shall fit the hand, so it is possible to handle a saber when conducting guard and parade duty. The Glacé Leather Glove shall be a good quality. The name Glacé is a remain from earlier fabrication method, which is not a mandatory requirement today.
Reference is made to the procurement documents regarding payment terms. Invoicing must be done in accordance with the applicable Danish legislation on public payments. At present, this is Danish consolidation act. no. 798 of June 2007 which requires invoicing to be done electronically. Exact terms will be stated in the contract.
No particular legal form is required. If the contract is awarded to a group of suppliers (e.g. a consortium), the participants are required to undertake joint and several liabilities and to appoint one supplier to represent the group.

Eligibility requirements: A list of the most important similar deliveries (references), in regards to the product specified in Appendix A1, A2, A3, and A4 (see also section II.1.5.  (A1-A4) for short description) carried out prior to the deadline for the request to participate. Only the deliveries (references) performed at the time of the deadline for the request to participate will be considered when assessing which candidates have documented the most relevant previous deliveries, cf. section IV.1.2). If the delivery in question is ongoing, it is only the part completed at the time of the deadline for the request to participate which will be included in the assessment of the delivery (reference). Consequently, if a part of the supplies has not been completed at the time of the deadline for the request to participate, this particular part will not be included in the assessment of the delivery (reference). Therefore, it is important that the candidate/tenderer clearly states which part (e.g. with regard to size, value, quantity or volume) of an ongoing delivery (reference) that has been carried out. The list should be submitted by using Template 5 in the enclosed Prequalification Questionnaire and should preferably include: -	A description of each delivery. The description of the delivery should be thorough and detailed down to brand and model, intended use, materials and design features where applicable. The description should also include a description of the candidates’ research and development related to the optimization of the quality of the deliveries. Furthermore, the description should include a description of the candidates participation/role in the performance of the deliveries. -	Indication of which requirements specification (Appendix A.1 - A.4) the delivery is similar to. -	Description of how the delivery is similar to the product(s) described in Appendix A.1 - A.4. -	Information on the date of the deliveries. When specifying the date for the deliveries, the candidate should state the date for the commencement and completion of the deliveries. If this is not possible, e.g. because the delivery in question is performed on an ongoing basis according to a framework agreement, the description of the deliveries should nonetheless contain information on how the date is set. -	The recipients of the deliveries (specific names/countries are preferred, but not necessary; if no country specific information is included, the candidate is asked to provide as much generic information as possible about the delivery). -	The size in terms of quantity/volume of the deliveries. The list may contain a maximum of 6 (six) previous deliveries, whether the candidate is one entity, composed of a group of entities (e.g. consortium), including temporary joint ventures, or relies on the technical and professional capacity of other entities. If the list contains more than 6 (six), DALO will only consider the first 6 (six) deliveries on the list. Deliveries beyond that will be disregarded. Please note that a candidate may rely on the technical and professional capacity of other entities (e.g. a parent or sister company or a sub supplier), irrespective of the legal nature of the relations between the candidate and the entity or entities on which the candidate relies.

Award value: 40000000