The Spanish Army Gives Top National Suppliers a €1.78 Billion Framework for Combat Uniforms and Logistics
24 Oct 2025
Spain's Madrid - October 10, 2025 A framework agreement worth up to €1.78 billion has been given by the Spanish Army Contracting Board (Junta de Contratación del Ejército de Tierra) for the purchase, distribution, storage, and coordination of battle uniforms and related clothing for the Spanish Armed Forces.A variety of military apparel, accessories, and logistics services are covered by the extensive procurement programme, which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ S 195/2025). This programme supports Spain's objective to strengthen its domestic textile industries and modernise its defence supply chains.Contract Value and ScopeThe framework, titled “Framework Agreement for the Acquisition of Uniform Garments, Coordination, Storage, Preparation, Distribution and Reverse Logistics of Supply Requests”, encompasses categories such as combat uniforms, workwear, underwear, gloves, shirts, socks, sportswear, sleeping bags, and bivouac gear.With VAT excluded, the total estimated framework value is €1,785,096,106.62, with a maximum value of €297.5 million per contracting phase. The contract will be executed using open procedure rules in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU. Economic offer (90%) and delivery time (10%) were used to evaluate each lot, with a focus on cost-effectiveness and quick logistical performance.Selection of Lots and Winning BiddersThree Spanish suppliers were given six important lots after the open competition: Spanish Clothing Factory S.A., located in Madrid's San Sebastián de los Reyes Lot 6: Bivouac and Sleeping Bags: €8.89 million Gloves, Lot 13: €1.91 million Madrid's El Corte Inglés S.A. Lot 8: €2.73 million worth of shirts Lot 12: €1.56 million for pants Sportswear Lot 19: €6.48 million Mingo S.L.U. Calcetines (Pradoluengo, Burgos) Lot 11: €2.75 million for socks After selection on September 9, 2025, contracts were formally signed on October 7 and 8, 2025. The WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) and EU money were not used to support any of the purchases.Economic and strategic consequencesThe framework is a key part of Spain's Defence Logistics Modernisation Plan, which aims to provide sustainable reverse logistics, standardise military apparel, and streamline supply processes. The Ministry of Defence boosts Spain's industrial sovereignty, textile manufacturing base, and job creation in strategic areas like Madrid and Burgos by giving contracts to well-established domestic companies.Defence procurement authorities claim that the Spanish Army will be able to improve material quality control, cut delivery lead times, and maximise cost performance throughout supply chains thanks to the centralised approach.Concerning the Contractors Spanish Clothing Factory S.A. (FECSA) is a seasoned uniform manufacturer with a focus on protective apparel and defence textiles. One of Spain's biggest retailers and logistics companies, El Corte Inglés S.A., uses its vast warehouse and distribution network to offer defence equipment.Calcetines Mingo S.L.U. is a family-owned business in Burgos that specialises in producing strong, effective socks for industrial and military applications.LastlyModernising the Spanish Army's uniform and logistics systems is a significant step towards improving operational preparedness and bolstering domestic companies with this historic €1.78 billion framework. Deliveries are anticipated to commence in late 2025, signalling the beginning of a ten-year collaboration between Spain's defence industry and top domestic vendors.Tags:#Spain, #SpanishArmy, #MinistryOfDefence, #ArmyContractingBoard, #ElCorteInglés, #SpanishClothingFactory, #CalcetinesMingo, #CombatUniforms, #MilitaryClothing, #DefenseProcurement, #logisticsContract, #FrameworkAgreement, #PublishProcurement, #TenderResults, #GovernmentContracts, #TextileIndustry
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Madrid City Council Strengthens Social Care Network by Awarding €651 Million in Home Help Service Contracts
24 Oct 2025
Madrid, Spain - 7 October 2025 For the administration of the city's Home Help Service (Servicio de Ayuda a Domicilio, or SAD), the Madrid City Council's Government Area of Social Policies, Family, and Equality has awarded a number of contracts totalling €651.25 million (VAT excluded). Throughout Madrid's 21 districts, this significant procurement seeks to improve social protection and encourage independent living for the elderly and disabled.This service contract, which includes direct benefits for citizens, is for social work services. In the form of a home assistant, home help servicesThe contracts, which were split up into four regional lots, were given out in an open process that was controlled by the EU's social services light regime. After the tender decision was made on August 25, 2025, the agreements were signed on September 23, 2025.Four prominent Spanish care providers received the awards: Senior Servicios Integrales S.A. (€160.44 million) U.T.E. Atende Servicios Integrados S.L.U. S.L. Serveo Social (€158.01 million) €161.03 million for ASISPA Asistencial Services Quavitae S.A.U. (€171.77 million)Providing Home-Based Social Care to Empower CitizensA vital part of Madrid's municipal social welfare system, the Home Help Service (SAD) provides daily support to thousands of citizens. Its main goals are to support vulnerable people in living safely and comfortably in their homes, encourage personal autonomy, and avoid social isolation.The City Council claims that the service is tailored to the needs and social circumstances of each user, offering individualised professional interventions in the areas of personal care, household support, rehabilitation, and outreach for prevention. It is governed by Madrid's Dependency Regulations and Ordinance 10/2022, which governs municipal services for the elderly and people with disabilities.Scope of the Contract and Quality StandardsFour lots representing various district groupings and service areas made up the project's structure: Lot 1: Disability Services, Vicálvaro, Moratalaz, San Blas-Canillejas, Puente de Vallecas, and Villa de Vallecas Lot 2: Centre, Salamanca, Centro, Chamberí, Retiro, Latina, Moncloa-Aravaca, and Disability Services Lots 3: Tetuán, Hortaleza, Chamartín, Barajas, Ciudad Lineal, Fuencarral-El Pardo, and Disability Services Lot 4: Disability Services, Villaverde, Arganzuela, Carabanchel, and UseraEvaluation placed a strong emphasis on innovation and quality, with the following important award criteria: Care workers' job stability (5 points) Training initiatives and assistance for carers (5 points) Improvements in technology like tablets and remote door openers (7–4 points) Deep cleaning services and improved hygiene (8 points) Action protocols' efficacy and quality (22 points) Creation of a service coordination digital application (APP) (5 points) Madrid's emphasis on professionalisation, digital modernisation, and user-centred care in the provision of social services is reflected in this weighting.Significant Social Investment in the CapitalThis project is one of the biggest municipal social service contracts ever awarded in Spain, with an estimated total value of over €1.3 billion over the course of the service term. The Directorate General for the Elderly and Prevention of Unwanted Loneliness oversees the program's administration and carries out yearly assessments to guarantee effectiveness and openness.The new framework “reinforces the city’s commitment to caring for its residents with dignity, proximity, and innovation,” according to a spokesperson from the Area of Social Policies, Family, and Equality.By late 2025, the project is anticipated to begin service operations, guaranteeing continuous assistance for citizens moving from prior service arrangements. In addition to providing care, the project will promote technological advancement in public welfare services and help create steady jobs in the social work field.Tags:#MadridContractAward, #SpainProcurementNews, #HomeHelpServiceMadrid, #SocialServicesContract, #GovernmentContractsSpain, #AwardedTenders, #PublicWelfarePrograms, #ServeoSocial, #ASISPA, #QuavitaeServiciosAsistenciales, #AtendeServiciosIntegrados, #AyuntamientoDeMadrid, #SocialPolicySpain, #MunicipalCareServices
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