Award

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2026 at 15:40

Tender

11 Oct 2024 at 11:21

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 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.

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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection

44611200 - Breathing apparatus

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50512000 - Repair and maintenance services of valves

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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Stadon Toni, Maia Harris, attn: 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
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

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