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UK4 - Tender Notice

Ministry of Defence

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05 Oct 2026 at 15:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is buying high-visibility safety equipment for its ‘Be Seen Be Safer’ campaign. The campaign aims to protect horse riders, horses and military aircrew in areas across the UK that are routinely overflown by low-flying military helicopters. This is a supply contract for protective gear, supporting continuity of an existing safety initiative through a replacement contract. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom.

The buyer invited offers through a UK-wide open procedure. The contract covers one lot and was published with a five-year term, running from 1 April 2027 to 21 April 2032. Its estimated value is £177,004.80 excluding VAT (£221,256 including VAT). The deadline for clarification questions was 16 October 2026 at 12:00 BST; bids were due by 30 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The stated evaluation basis is the Value for Money Index, with further detail referred to in Section D of the invitation to tender. Financial assessment is based on question 3.1 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire. English-language electronic submissions are permitted.

This requirement is suited to suppliers able to provide high-visibility protective equipment for use by horse riders and horses, with products appropriate to safety needs around low-flying military helicopters. The contract serves a UK-wide campaign, so bidders should be able to support delivery across that geography and maintain supply over a multi-year period. The Ministry of Defence says it is committed to reducing barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises and suppliers new to Defence procurement. The financial assessment is a key participation consideration; suppliers should review the relevant questionnaire requirements and the Value for Money Index guidance when deciding whether their offer and financial position are competitive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK4 - Tender Notice

Notice Description

This Tender Notice constitutes the Authority's Call for Competition. The requirement is for a 5 year contract from 1st April 2027 until 21st April 2032. A five year Defence contract beginning 1st April 2027 for the provision of 'Be Seen Be Safer' High Visibility Campaign. The campaign supports the safety of horse riders, horses and military aircrew by providing high-visibility equipment in areas routinely overflown by low-flying military helicopters, across the UK. This existing contract expires 21st April 2032 and a replacement contract is required to ensure continuity of delivery of this safety initiative. The Authority is committed to reducing barriers to participation for SMEs and suppliers that are new to Defence procurement. Suppliers are encouraged to use the Clarification Question process via the Defence Sourcing Portal to seek clarification on any aspect of the procurement documentation, terminology or requirements. All Clarification Questions, Tender submissions and procurement correspondence must be submitted through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0780f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093923-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

CPV Codes

18143000 - Protective gear

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,004 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£177,004 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 21 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-04-21

Notice Status

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

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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Postcode Area
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 East
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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