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Ministry of Defence

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence in Bristol, United Kingdom, seeking the provision of various safety equipment and support services for Aircrew Escape and Survivability Ensemble (AESE). The contract, valued at £208,000,000 gross, pertains to goods within the aircraft equipment industry category, including inflatable rafts and life jackets. The procurement was initiated through a limited negotiation method without publication, due to technical reasons and the repetition of existing services. This contract award was finalised on 30th September 2025 and spans a period of four years.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft safety equipment and technical services, particularly those capable of providing spares, repairs, and maintenance. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supporting aviation safety gear would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. The sole supplier, RFD Beaufort, indicates limited competition, highlighting niche opportunities for businesses with unique technical capabilities or historical relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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Notice Description

The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various In-Service MOD Safety Equipment -for Aircrew Escape & Survivability Ensemble (AESE)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018332-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

CPV Codes

34515200 - Inflatable rafts

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

39525300 - Life jackets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,333,333 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

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
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

RFD Beaufort Ltd

Further Information

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