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709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE) Contract Award Notice (CAN)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 15:43

Award Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 11:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE) has been concluded by the Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately £3.38 million (excluding VAT), covers repair and maintenance services under the CPV code 50000000. This contract was awarded to Tower Supplies following a competitive tender under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 through a selective, restricted procedure. Notifications were sent to all tenderers on 7th November 2025, with the effective contract date starting from 1st December 2025 for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional four years. The contract will be primarily executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capability and expertise to deliver specialised support equipment services in hazardous environments. Businesses equipped with knowledge in areas such as confined space operations, lifting equipment servicing, and safety management are well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Opportunities like this not only provide financial growth but also enhance expertise and reputation within the defence and security domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE) Contract Award Notice (CAN)

Notice Description

PROTECT DT, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority), have awarded a contract to Tower Supplies for the In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE). The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with x4 1-year options to extend to a total duration of 7 years. The total estimated Contract Value (including options) is PS3,381,342.97 (ex VAT). This contract has been placed via a competitive procurement using the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 Restricted Procedure utilising the weighted value for money evaluation criteria. Tower Supplies was awarded the Contract as they submitted the highest scoring, compliant bid in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender. All Tenderers were notified of the Contract Award Decision on 07th November 2025. The Contract was subsequently awarded 24th November 2025 with a Contract Effective date of 1st December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-32d3fb67-2a05-4b06-9c79-b6c4fa282b70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a7f1c0c-c984-49ab-a843-02e52eab6090
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,381,342 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,381,342 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Maia Harris
Contact Email
deslestsp-seec-commercial@mod.gov.uk, maia.harris135@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOWER SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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