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709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE)

Ministry of Defence

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16 Jan 2026 at 15:40

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Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 12:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has entered the award stage of a procurement process for the 'In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE).' Tower Supplies has been awarded the contract, effective from 1st December 2025, covering a period of three years with four additional one-year options. This contract, focusing on repair and maintenance services, falls under the Defence Service category. The overall estimated value of the contract, inclusive of potential extensions, is £3,381,342.97 (ex VAT). The contract was awarded following a competitive procurement conducted under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 using a Restricted Procedure and evaluated on a value-for-money basis. Delivery is intended within the UK, reinforcing the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to sustainment and readiness across hazardous environments.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling defence equipment. The process favours firms that can demonstrate strong compliance with MOD quality, safety, and cyber standards. With the provision for subcontracting, firms like Breathe Safety Group Ltd have already engaged in delivering specific requirements, showcasing the potential for collaboration. Enterprises skilled in supplying repair services, personal protective equipment, and safety management systems will find this contract particularly lucrative. The competitive nature of the procurement process offers a pathway for companies to establish or solidify their presence within the defence industry by proving their capability to meet rigorous MOD standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE)

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-h6vhtk-04a802
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,669,400 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
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

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