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title: "Procurement of Blue Buoys for use within Airborne Equipment"
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# Procurement of Blue Buoys for use within Airborne Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3558bd4c-d5d0-4a0c-8402-d7a450317b8a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of blue buoys for use within airborne equipment has been conducted by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). The contract, valued at £259,026, was awarded on 1st April 2020 to Zodiac Milpro International SASU. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically buoyancy compensators, and it was carried out using a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2020 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. The delivery address for the items is in Bristol, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production or supply of aviation support equipment, particularly buoyancy devices and related products. Suppliers with experience in defence contracting and compliance with MOD standards would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The established relationship with a reputable buyer, such as the MOD, could facilitate further opportunities for growth and collaboration in this sector.

## Notice

The C17 Command Support and Airborne Equipment Delivery Team (C17CSAE DT), as part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), A contract has been placed with Zodiac Milpro International SASU to procure new items to refresh the in-service stock. The equipment type required includes specific flotation buoys to be used within Airborne Delivery Equipment (ADE) stores parachuting systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d1ad21-090d-4b86-bb2b-bd00b5afc361 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £259,026 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £259,026 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZODIAC MILPRO INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

### Codes

- 37412210 - Buoyancy compensators

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2020 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d1ad21-090d-4b86-bb2b-bd00b5afc361

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d1ad21-090d-4b86-bb2b-bd00b5afc361
  29th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/764bfc14-8655-4c4f-8c9c-427a0f68d4d0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a31b0d9b-213d-4bd1-a2e6-95a822aca0c9

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