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title: "712765451 - Hi-Viz Horse Riding Accessories"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62ca219a-354d-480d-b441-093edf2f3736"
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# 712765451 - Hi-Viz Horse Riding Accessories

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62ca219a-354d-480d-b441-093edf2f3736

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to produce and supply high visibility clothing accessories for horse riders and their horses, as part of the "Be Seen Be Safer" safety campaign. The procurement, classified under "Protective gear," spans across locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently active, and the open procurement method used is an Open Procedure (below threshold). Important deadlines include the tender period closing on 18th November 2024, and contract implementation from 2nd December 2024 to 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs specialising in manufacturing and supplying high-visibility safety gear, particularly those geared towards equestrian and aviation safety sectors. The contract, valued at £100,000, encourages businesses with capabilities to produce various sizes of horse-worn quarter-sheets, fly-masks, and rider-worn tabards and hatbands. Participating businesses will also have the chance to enhance their market reputation by associating with the Ministry of Defence and aligning their products with safety campaigns approved by RAF Safety Centre and the British Horse Society.

## Notice

The requirement is to produce and supply high visibility clothing accessories for riders and their horses across dedicated low-flying and other areas used by Defence helicopters and aircraft. This is to meet the Be Seen Be Safer safety campaign which has run since 2014, in line with RAF Shawbury, RAF Valley, the RAF Safety Centre's campaigning and British Horse Society guidelines. From 2024, the Be Seen Be Safer campaign will be joined by Joint Aviation Command (JAC). The accessories provided by the Campaign are to include varies sizes of horse-worn quarter-sheets and fly-masks; and rider-worn tabards and hatbands. Logos from each of the contributing units ordering the accessories will be provided and are to be included on all items.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b50233b-e64a-4577-9f11-7fab8d60295e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 16:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b50233b-e64a-4577-9f11-7fab8d60295e
- 24 Oct 2024 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b50233b-e64a-4577-9f11-7fab8d60295e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b50233b-e64a-4577-9f11-7fab8d60295e
  5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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