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title: "Provision of Parachute Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e774"
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# Provision of Parachute Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e774

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of Parachute Equipment", specifically targeting the supply of main student and advanced parachute canopies. This contract, falling under the industry category of parachutes, with a CPV code of 39523000, was awarded to Parachute Solutions Limited. Conducted as an open procedure, the procurement process is now in the award stage, having been completed. The delivery address for these goods is situated in the UKJ14 region, and the contract signing took place on 31st July 2025. The Ministry of Defence serves as the buying organisation based in Wolverhampton, UK, handling this procurement to bolster national defence capabilities. The contract's total value is set at £277,750, reflecting a strategic investment in defence goods by the Ministry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the defence manufacturing and supply sectors, especially those producing specialised equipment such as parachutes. Companies with expertise in parachute fabrication, durable materials, or related aerospace supplies are apt to benefit from similar tenders. The open procurement method, which stresses transparency and competitiveness, allows diverse business profiles to participate, fostering innovation and partnership within the defence supply chain. Though the specific contract has concluded, understanding the procurement process and requirements of major contracts like this one provides invaluable insights for future opportunities in similar sectors, helping businesses prepare and position themselves effectively for growth.

## Notice

This notice is to inform of the award of a contract for the delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to the Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW). The previously published Tender Notice is linked below: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007028-2025

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of main student and advanced parachute canopies to Joint Service Parachute Centre Weston (JSPCW).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053663-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £336,594 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £277,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARACHUTE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39523000 - Parachutes

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053663-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 16:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009065-2025
- 21 Feb 2025 at 17:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007028-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007028-2025

## Provenance

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