---
title: "710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-02-25"
---

# 710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9.json)

## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the supply and support of personal flotation devices, including life jackets, buoyancy aids, and other flotation devices across various maritime and amphibious platforms. This £9,796,958.84 contract was awarded to Scott Aerospace Limited and is set to run from January 30, 2025, to January 29, 2032, based in Bristol, South West England, with postal code BS34 8JH. The contract, categorized under the industry of "Life jackets" (CPV: 39525300), is part of a selective procurement process that followed a competitive procedure with negotiation. The primary focus of this procurement was Tactical PFDs designed for diverse military activities such as surface or aviation assault and riverine operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the production and support services of advanced personal flotation devices, particularly those experienced in meeting high military standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of managing complex supply chains, providing technical services, and ensuring compliance with stringent safety regulations are well-suited to compete. The tender's focus on comprehensive support, including training and post-design services, offers ample scope for businesses to deliver extended services, thereby facilitating business growth and establishing long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Notification that a contract has been awarded for the following: Supply and Support of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), specifically life jackets, buoyancy aids and other flotation devices, across all Maritime/Amphibious platforms, covering Surface vessels, Submarine and Land Forces operations over water. Activities to be undertaken include project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training and post design and technical services The equipment users are identified as a combination of military and civilian personnel with various recreational, operational, and tactical requirements across a spectrum of activities, assets, and environments. The requirement has been divided into two Lots, with this contract being for Lot 2 as below: Lot 2 - Tactical These PFDs are to perform to the same standard as is required by legislation with specific deviations. These PFD's will be used for military activities such as Surface or Aviation assault, vertical assault, tactical insertion, construction in a hostile environment as well as riverine operations. Additional information: 710022461-2 - MSS/109 Lot 2 - Contract Document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a1fc5e4-76c9-433b-ae74-6fbd86357f0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 29 Jan 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,796,958 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,796,958 |
| 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 | SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39525300 - Life jackets

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a1fc5e4-76c9-433b-ae74-6fbd86357f0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a1fc5e4-76c9-433b-ae74-6fbd86357f0b
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8aed351-4015-49fd-aead-9b7b41d0f97c
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002285-2024
  710022461-2 - MSS/109 Lot 2 - Contract Document

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-54214bd5-7d0b-49ac-b1ae-ff10dbc377a9.json.