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707614450 - In Service Support of Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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30 Jul 2025 at 14:14

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25 Jul 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Bristol, UK, has engaged in a procurement process for the provision of "In Service Support of Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus", classified under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials. This process is pertinent to the Defence Equipment and Support Group within the MOD. The procurement is for services to support critical firefighting capability through extended-duration breathing apparatus, with a contract period spanning from 26th June 2025 to 31st March 2028, and includes potential to extend for two additional one-year periods. The procurement process follows a selective method, designated as a single-source contract awarded to Scott Health & Safety Ltd, based on technical and proprietary requirements specific to the equipment. This decision conforms to specific regulations due to the absence of viable competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and supply of specialised safety and defence equipment. Companies with capabilities in sustaining critical safety apparatus, possessing detailed technical knowledge, and establishing strategic partnerships with defence organisations could benefit enormously. Firms adept in managing long-term service contracts and those equipped to handle critical, technically demanding projects will find this procurement especially suitable, enhancing their positioning in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

707614450 - In Service Support of Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support Group (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), have placed a single source contract with Scott Health & Safety Ltd who are owned by 3M. This contract will be for the In-Service Support of the current Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus (EDBA) which is an In-Service Navy Capability which enables vessels and shore establishments to perform firefighting duties. This contract has been placed for the term of 26th June 2025 up to 31st March 2028, with two one-year option periods to extend. The total contract value published reflects all anticipated requirements over the full potential duration of the contract, including the option years. This encompasses the support and sustainment of existing equipment, as well as any additional procurements necessary to ensure the continued delivery of this critical capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05667d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044366-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,245,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Nowell Laura
Contact Email
desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk, laura.nowell101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCOTT HEALTH AND SAFETY

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