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title: "709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE) Contract Award Notice (CAN)"
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# 709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE) Contract Award Notice (CAN)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32d3fb67-2a05-4b06-9c79-b6c4fa282b70

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## Summary

The procurement process for the In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE) has been concluded by the Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at approximately £3.38 million (excluding VAT), covers repair and maintenance services under the CPV code 50000000. This contract was awarded to Tower Supplies following a competitive tender under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 through a selective, restricted procedure. Notifications were sent to all tenderers on 7th November 2025, with the effective contract date starting from 1st December 2025 for a period of three years, with an option to extend for an additional four years. The contract will be primarily executed in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the repair and maintenance services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capability and expertise to deliver specialised support equipment services in hazardous environments. Businesses equipped with knowledge in areas such as confined space operations, lifting equipment servicing, and safety management are well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. Opportunities like this not only provide financial growth but also enhance expertise and reputation within the defence and security domains.

## Notice

PROTECT DT, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority), have awarded a contract to Tower Supplies for the In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE). The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with x4 1-year options to extend to a total duration of 7 years. The total estimated Contract Value (including options) is PS3,381,342.97 (ex VAT). This contract has been placed via a competitive procurement using the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 Restricted Procedure utilising the weighted value for money evaluation criteria. Tower Supplies was awarded the Contract as they submitted the highest scoring, compliant bid in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender. All Tenderers were notified of the Contract Award Decision on 07th November 2025. The Contract was subsequently awarded 24th November 2025 with a Contract Effective date of 1st December 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a7f1c0c-c984-49ab-a843-02e52eab6090 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,381,342 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,381,342 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOWER SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a7f1c0c-c984-49ab-a843-02e52eab6090
- 11 Oct 2024 at 11:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4b5b0-da34-4c68-912f-86c068c67e68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a7f1c0c-c984-49ab-a843-02e52eab6090
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57d4b5b0-da34-4c68-912f-86c068c67e68
  11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd633aeb-149b-447d-9cf7-e02b24630a5b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dad3541f-a47e-4fa1-a4ad-4debd3ce9c1e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aada554c-debd-494b-9013-6b817beec2f8
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