Planning

The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

28 May 2025 at 14:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment," focusing on the goods category within the defence and security sector. The project involves life jackets, lifeboats, and safety equipment, with an estimated value of £11,212,000 net (£13,451,400 gross). This process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 28th June 2025. The procurement is anticipated to commence on 31st October 2025 and could potentially run until 31st October 2029, pending renewals. The procurement stage indicates there is a planned contract period extending for an initial two years, with potential extension options, thereby aligning with long-term strategic safety requirements for the MOD.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision and support of safety equipment, particularly those catering to the defence sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly appealing due to suitability considerations, making it an attractive prospect for businesses able to supply and maintain critical safety apparatus such as life preservers and rafts. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive maintenance and technical support services for complex equipment systems would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender can bolster market presence and establish long-term relationships with government buyers, which can significantly enhance business sustainability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment

Notice Description

The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment, Life Preservers, Life Rafts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05281f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028170-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

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

CPV Codes

34521400 - Lifeboats

35113000 - Safety equipment

39525300 - Life jackets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,212,000 £10M-£100M
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
28 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
michael.denham102@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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