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title: "Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Water Safety Equipment"
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# Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Water Safety Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42cb843b-feef-42e6-a1dd-09f009e70ff4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Water Safety Equipment" is led by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This contract, which falls under the goods category, specifically involves the supply of life jackets, and has been awarded to RFD Beaufort Ltd valued at £1,200,833.33. The procurement method employed was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract period commenced on 11th July 2018 and will run until 10th July 2022. The tender closed on 14th February 2018, after which the award was officially published on 23rd July 2018.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of safety equipment and related services, particularly those with experience in negotiating contracts within the defence sector. Companies that specialise in manufacturing, distributing, or maintaining life jackets or other safety gear would find this tender especially relevant. The competitive negotiation process also suggests that firms with innovative solutions and value propositions may have an advantage in bidding for future projects of this nature.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice Only

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab10ef3a-897c-4124-8ccd-ef17e0043e6e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2018 - 10 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,833 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,833 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RFD BEAUFORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39525300 - Life jackets

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2018 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab10ef3a-897c-4124-8ccd-ef17e0043e6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab10ef3a-897c-4124-8ccd-ef17e0043e6e
  23rd July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9b9d661-aae3-4892-96b2-daeea753e250
  Contract Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d75cb84a-3400-4ce6-a9b7-6aa75136ca38
  Contract Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/743fe393-f8be-45ac-bb55-9b9722cef7bc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f7a8885-2b18-4321-ae27-775a4024c235

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