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Provision of Parachute Equipment

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Sep 2025 at 16:28

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TenderUpdate

12 Mar 2025 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 17:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Parachute Equipment", specifically targeting the supply of main student and advanced parachute canopies. This contract, falling under the industry category of parachutes, with a CPV code of 39523000, was awarded to Parachute Solutions Limited. Conducted as an open procedure, the procurement process is now in the award stage, having been completed. The delivery address for these goods is situated in the UKJ14 region, and the contract signing took place on 31st July 2025. The Ministry of Defence serves as the buying organisation based in Wolverhampton, UK, handling this procurement to bolster national defence capabilities. The contract's total value is set at £277,750, reflecting a strategic investment in defence goods by the Ministry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the defence manufacturing and supply sectors, especially those producing specialised equipment such as parachutes. Companies with expertise in parachute fabrication, durable materials, or related aerospace supplies are apt to benefit from similar tenders. The open procurement method, which stresses transparency and competitiveness, allows diverse business profiles to participate, fostering innovation and partnership within the defence supply chain. Though the specific contract has concluded, understanding the procurement process and requirements of major contracts like this one provides invaluable insights for future opportunities in similar sectors, helping businesses prepare and position themselves effectively for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Parachute Equipment

Notice Description

This notice is to inform of the award of a contract for the delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW). The previously published Tender Notice is linked below: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007028-2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e774
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053663-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39523000 - Parachutes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£336,594 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£277,750 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal Rural
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Parachute Solutions Limited

Further Information

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