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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bca0260d-cccb-41b5-96bd-483e83136f2f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited for the supply and support of personal flotation devices (PFDs), including life jackets, buoyancy aids, and other flotation devices, for civilian use. This procurement falls under the CPV category of life jackets and involves delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £7,001,799.92, follows a competitive procedure with negotiation above threshold. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with the contract running from 30 January 2025 to 29 January 2032. Key activities include project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training, and post-design and technical services.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime safety equipment and related services. SMEs would find this procurement particularly beneficial due to its focus on competitive procedure with negotiation, which allows for detailed discussions on capabilities and offerings. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying life jackets, buoyancy aids, and similar products, as well as those offering related technical and training services, are well-suited to benefit from this award. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence and build long-term relationships with one of the largest public sector buyers, 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 1 as below: Lot 1 - Civilian These PFDs are to be fully compliant with the relevant legislation and will be used for military activities comparable to civilian / commercial activities, including but not limited to, Ship/Boat Abandonment, Hazardous Duty/Deck Work, Swimmer of the Watch, Sailing/Yachting, and Adventurous Training such as SUP/Kayaking/White water Additional information: 710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Contract Document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5f6198-7779-4f34-b6c8-bcc087c1d6b8 |
| 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 | Large |
| 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 | £7,001,799 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,001,799 |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS |

## 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 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5f6198-7779-4f34-b6c8-bcc087c1d6b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5f6198-7779-4f34-b6c8-bcc087c1d6b8
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eea8ddea-ede3-4f6b-b2be-89db65662f13
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- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002285-2024
  710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Contract Document

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