Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3d-7b47-72f3-872c-1f92e853a26d/operational-ration-heater-systems-orhs awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Operational Ration Heater Systems (ORHS) [Leidos Supply, Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leidos-supply-limited) Pays 97% within 30 days Estimated value £2,030,888 Published 27 Sept 2019 Deadline Closed 22 Mar 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The requirement is for an Operational Ration Heater System (ORHS) which consists of portable metal stoveand solid fuel blocks to enable an individual to boil water and heat military field rations in a range of weatherconditions. The solid fuel must be Ethanol based (Bio-Fuel) any other fuels such as Hexamine will not beaccepted. 1: Heating Performance - The ORHS must be capable of boiling 500ml water to a temperature of 100C instandard issue MOD equipment (mess tins) within 11 minutes at an air temperature of -8C to +40C and sustainthe temperature for a period of 5 minutes. 2: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must function within 10 minutes of being immersed in water, this is to allowindividuals to prepare a meal after wading through water. 3: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must be as small and light as possible. The total weight (Stove & Fuel)must be max. 330g with sufficient fuel to heat a total of 6 meals or hot drinks. 4: Tactical Performance - The ORHS fuel must be tactically viable - smoke, noise, smell and light must be keptto a minimum. 5: Tactical Performance - The ORHS must be able to operate in poor climatic conditions and operate in wet andwindy weather. 6: Compatibility - The ORHS must be compatible with VIRTUS and OSPREY utility pouch and must be carriedin a utility pouch (16.5cm x 10cm x 7.5cm) and still b able to heat a minimum of 6 meals or hot drinks in a 24Hrperiod 7: Safety - The ORHS must be able to be safely transported in bulk by rail, air, road or sea. Read full description ## CPV classification Camping or outdoor stoves Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6a685610-a354-4d0a-9081-c500cb9b5a4c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Leidos Supply, Limited: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/leidos-supply-limited) [Sector More Musical, sports & leisure equipment tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/musical-sports-leisure-equipment) ## More tenders like this [Toys – 262075/VV/DCAMG-AO-Fourniture de jeux et jouets · Ville de Valence · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8ccb-713f-b789-3f3dcb8e6fd3/france-toys-262075vvdcamg-ao-fourniture-de-jeux-et-jouets) [Fitness equipments – Dostawa wyposażenia sprzętowego z podziałem na 5 części · Uniwersytet Medyczny W Białymstoku · 31 days left · 19 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-8af2-73b5-ba28-6c23b07f94e4/poland-fitness-equipments-dostawa-wyposazenia-sprzetowego-z-podzialem-na-5-c) [Playground equipment – Utworzenie trzech punktów turystycznych na terenie gminy Milanów w ramach projektu pn. "Poprawa atrakcyjności turystycznej i rozwój marki terytorialnej Doliny Zielawy · Gmina Milanów · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7d1d-718f-9516-38c0dc4d28ca/poland-playground-equipment-utworzenie-trzech-punktow-turystycznych-na-teren) [Ice maintenance machines – Zakup lodowiska mobilnego wraz z niezbędną infrastrukturą w Gminie Miejskiej Jarosław w ramach zadania „Fizyczna odnowa przestrzeni publicznych Gmin MOF Jarosław – Przeworsk” - 2 części · Gmina Miejska Jarosław · 4 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1f7d-71eb-ac02-3a6cc452d075/poland-ice-maintenance-machines-zakup-lodowiska-mobilnego-wraz-z-niezbedna-i) [Playground equipment – Kahden uniikin leikkivälineen hankinta Lappeenrannan kaupungille · Lappeenrannan kaupunki · 42 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-58f3-717a-a4a8-e0cdea8cb1e7/finland-playground-equipment-kahden-uniikin-leikkivalineen-hankinta-lappeenr) [Dry suits – Aankoop van droogpakken voor loodsen · Vlaamse Overheid · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-9762-708b-91d6-b13184a184a8/belgium-dry-suits-aankoop-van-droogpakken-voor-loodsen)