Camping or outdoor stoves

Tender description

The requirement is for a Operational Ration Heater System (ORHS) which consists a portable metal stove and solid fuel blocks to enable an individual to boil water and heat military field rations in a range of weather conditions. The requirement is for a Operational Ration Heater System (ORHS) which consists a portable metal stove and solid fuel blocks to enable an individual to boil water and heat military field rations in a range of weather conditions. The solid fuel must be Ethanol based (Bio-Fuel) any other fuels such as Hexamine will not be accepted. 1. Heating Performance - The ORHS must be capable of boiling 500 ml of water to a temperature of in standard issue MOD equipment (Mess Tins) within 11 mins at an air temperature of -8o C to 40o C and sustain the temperature for a period of 5 mins. 2. Tactical Performance - The ORHS must function 10 minutes after it has been immersed in water. To allow the individual to prepare a meal after wading through water. 3. Tactical Performance - The ORHS must be small and light as possible. The total weight must (Stove + Fuel) be at a maximum of 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 kept to a minimum 5. Tactical Performance - The ORHS to operate in poor climatic conditions and operate in wet and windy conditions 6. Compatibility - The ORHS to be compatible with VIRTUS and OSPREY utility pouch and must be carried in a utility pouch (16,5 cm x 10 cm x 7,5 cm) and still be able to heat a minimum of 6 meals or hot drinks in a 24 hr period 7. Safety - The ORHS must be able to be safely transported in bulk by rail,air,road & sea