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710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Feb 2025 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the supply and support of personal flotation devices, including life jackets, buoyancy aids, and other flotation devices across various maritime and amphibious platforms. This £9,796,958.84 contract was awarded to Scott Aerospace Limited and is set to run from January 30, 2025, to January 29, 2032, based in Bristol, South West England, with postal code BS34 8JH. The contract, categorized under the industry of "Life jackets" (CPV: 39525300), is part of a selective procurement process that followed a competitive procedure with negotiation. The primary focus of this procurement was Tactical PFDs designed for diverse military activities such as surface or aviation assault and riverine operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the production and support services of advanced personal flotation devices, particularly those experienced in meeting high military standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of managing complex supply chains, providing technical services, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety regulations are well-suited to compete. The tender's focus on comprehensive support, including training and post-design services, offers ample scope for businesses to deliver extended services, thereby facilitating business growth and establishing long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian

Notice Description

Notification that a contract has been awarded for the following: Supply and Support of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), specifically life jackets, buoyancy aids and other flotation devices, across all Maritime/Amphibious platforms, covering Surface vessels, Submarine and Land Forces operations over water. Activities to be undertaken include project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training and post design and technical services The equipment users are identified as a combination of military and civilian personnel with various recreational, operational, and tactical requirements across a spectrum of activities, assets, and environments. The requirement has been divided into two Lots, with this contract being for Lot 2 as below: Lot 2 - Tactical These PFDs are to perform to the same standard as is required by legislation with specific deviations. These PFD's will be used for military activities such as Surface or Aviation assault, vertical assault, tactical insertion, construction in a hostile environment as well as riverine operations. Additional information: 710022461-2 - MSS/109 Lot 2 - Contract Document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a1fc5e4-76c9-433b-ae74-6fbd86357f0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39525300 - Life jackets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,796,958 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,796,958 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2032 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

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