---
title: "The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052804"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052804

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a department under the UK Ministry of Defence, is currently in the planning stage. The tender, titled "The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment," falls under the industry category of goods and is specifically aligned with defence security requirements. The procurement pertains to safety and protective equipment including the likes of soft landing bags, WinGrip, and safety release lanyards. The process is being planned with key milestones including a future notice date of 1st January 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 30th March 2026, extending up to 30th March 2031, and having the potential for renewal up to 2033. The location for this procurement is centred at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, United Kingdom, with particular emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) being suitable for participation.

This tender presents valuable business growth opportunities, especially for those companies specialising in safety equipment and protective gear tailored to the defence and aviation sectors. Given the projected contractual timeline and renewal prospects, businesses have the potential for long-term collaboration with a central government authority. Companies that are capable of supplying and maintaining high-standard safety equipment for height-related operations will find this tender particularly attractive. Given the emphasis on SMEs' suitability, smaller businesses with innovative solutions and robust logistics in safety gear manufacturing and support are encouraged to compete.

## Notice

The Provision of and In Service Support of Working at Height Equipment, inclusive of Working from Height Protective Personal Equipment - Soft Landing Bags, WinGrip and Safety Release Lanyards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028137-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment
- 35113000 - Safety equipment

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 13:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028137-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028137-2025
  28th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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