Military Backpacks & Pouches

Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (Hereafter "DALO") intends to enter into a Framework Agreement regarding military backpacks and pouches. The Framework Agreement is divided into 2 lots. Tenderers may choose to submit offers regarding either or both lots. With regards to Lot 1 (Military Backpacks): The Danish soldier and emergency personnel will use the backpacks for educational, tactical and operational tasks, both nationally and internationally. The Danish soldiers work in different environments regarding weather and climates, and the backpacks must be functional and durable throughout the change of weather. The backpacks will be used intensively for long periods of time, and will be carried physically by soldiers or loaded on vehicles. The backpacks must endure being dragged over uneven surfaces, being transported over water and get thrown with a heavy load from or onto vehicles. With regards to Lot 2 (Pouches): The Danish soldiers and emergency personnel use a variety of different pouches that have specific functions regarding the equipment and items they contain. The pouches will be mixed and matched depending on the task or mission. The soldiers and the emergency personnel will attach the pouches to their backpacks and the body armor for customization, for extra volume and easy accessibility. The variety of items that require a dedicated pouch varies from medical equipment, magazines for different types of firearms, grenades, tools, binoculars and more. The Danish soldier’s works in different kinds of weather and climates, and each pouch must be functional and durable throughout the change of weather. The pouches will be used intensively for long periods, and will be transported by foot and on vehicles. While being attached to a backpack the pouches must endure being dragged over uneven surfaces, being transported over water and get thrown from or onto vehicles, containing a heavy load. For further information, see "Description" under each Lot in this Notice.