Planning

The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 13:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a department under the UK Ministry of Defence, is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment," falls under the industry category of goods and is specifically aligned with defence security requirements. The procurement pertains to safety and protective equipment including the likes of soft landing bags, WinGrip, and safety release lanyards. The process is being planned with key milestones including a future notice date of 1st January 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 30th March 2026, extending up to 30th March 2031, and having the potential for renewal up to 2033. The location for this procurement is centred at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, United Kingdom, with particular emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) being suitable for participation.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, especially for those companies specialising in safety equipment and protective gear tailored to the defence and aviation sectors. Given the projected contractual timeline and renewal prospects, businesses have the potential for long-term collaboration with a central government authority. Companies that are capable of supplying and maintaining high-standard safety equipment for height-related operations will find this tender particularly attractive. Given the emphasis on SMEs' suitability, smaller businesses with innovative solutions and robust logistics in safety gear manufacturing and support are encouraged to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment

Notice Description

The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment, inclusive of Working from Height Protective Personal Equipment - Soft Landing Bags, WinGrip and Safety Release Lanyards

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052804
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028137-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

35113000 - Safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jennifer.picken101@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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