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715847486 - Provision of Training Life Rafts for Defence Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract (SERE) Training Organisation

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Jun 2026 at 11:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the provision of training life rafts from Ocean Safety Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Southampton, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on the supply of goods in the defence and security sector, providing equipment and training for the Defence Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract (SERE) Training Organisation. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 2nd June 2026, and is valid until 31st March 2027. The procurement involves delivery of equipment across the United Kingdom and includes lifeboats, rescue, and emergency equipment as well as training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of safety and rescue equipment, particularly those specialising in defence and high-security environments. While the procurement was direct and without competition, similar tenders could suit firms that offer niche safety products and training services tailored to military and defence use. Companies looking to expand their market in the defence sector should consider developing strong relationships with government bodies and ensuring they meet the stringent standards required for such contracts. This contract also underscores the potential for growth in the defence supply chain, with opportunities for innovation in safety and training equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715847486 - Provision of Training Life Rafts for Defence Survive, Evade, Resist, Extract (SERE) Training Organisation

Notice Description

Two A400M Atlas training life rafts (pool varient), three A400M Atlas training life rafts (sea varient), two A330 Voyager Training Slide (pool version) and three A330 Voyager Training Slide (seagoing version) plus associated user training and assessories.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052278-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34521400 - Lifeboats

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£256,844 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
WALTERS ASH, HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN SAFETY

Further Information

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