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title: "709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a802"
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# 709073450 - In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a802

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has entered the award stage of a procurement process for the 'In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE).' Tower Supplies has been awarded the contract, effective from 1st December 2025, covering a period of three years with four additional one-year options. This contract, focusing on repair and maintenance services, falls under the Defence Service category. The overall estimated value of the contract, inclusive of potential extensions, is £3,381,342.97 (ex VAT). The contract was awarded following a competitive procurement conducted under the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 using a Restricted Procedure and evaluated on a value-for-money basis. Delivery is intended within the UK, reinforcing the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to sustainment and readiness across hazardous environments.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling defence equipment. The process favours firms that can demonstrate strong compliance with MOD quality, safety, and cyber standards. With the provision for subcontracting, firms like Breathe Safety Group Ltd have already engaged in delivering specific requirements, showcasing the potential for collaboration. Enterprises skilled in supplying repair services, personal protective equipment, and safety management systems will find this contract particularly lucrative. The competitive nature of the procurement process offers a pathway for companies to establish or solidify their presence within the defence industry by proving their capability to meet rigorous MOD standards.

## Notice

PROTECT DT, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (the Authority), have awarded a contract to Tower Supplies for the In-Service Support of Hazardous Environment Search Equipment (HESE). The contract is for an initial period of 3 years with x4 1-year options to extend to a total duration of 7 years. The total estimated Contract Value (including options) is PS3,381,342.97 (ex VAT). This contract has been placed via a competitive procurement using the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 Restricted Procedure utilising the weighted value for money evaluation criteria. Tower Supplies was awarded the Contract as they submitted the highest scoring, compliant bid in accordance with the evaluation criteria set out in the Invitation to Tender. All Tenderers were notified of the Contract Award Decision on 07th November 2025. The Contract was subsequently awarded 24th November 2025 with a Contract Effective date of 1st December 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004019-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,669,400 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TOWER SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing
- 35113410 - Garments for biological or chemical protection
- 44611200 - Breathing apparatus
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50512000 - Repair and maintenance services of valves

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004019-2026
- 11 Oct 2024 at 11:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032776-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-03fb3e

## Provenance

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