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title: "The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05281f"
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# The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05281f

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment," focusing on the goods category within the defence and security sector. The project involves life jackets, lifeboats, and safety equipment, with an estimated value of £11,212,000 net (£13,451,400 gross). This process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 28th June 2025. The procurement is anticipated to commence on 31st October 2025 and could potentially run until 31st October 2029, pending renewals. The procurement stage indicates there is a planned contract period extending for an initial two years, with potential extension options, thereby aligning with long-term strategic safety requirements for the MOD.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in the provision and support of safety equipment, particularly those catering to the defence sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly appealing due to suitability considerations, making it an attractive prospect for businesses able to supply and maintain critical safety apparatus such as life preservers and rafts. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive maintenance and technical support services for complex equipment systems would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender can bolster market presence and establish long-term relationships with government buyers, which can significantly enhance business sustainability and growth.

## Notice

The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various MOD In-Service Safety Equipment, Life Preservers, Life Rafts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028170-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,212,000 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 34521400 - Lifeboats
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 39525300 - Life jackets

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 14:07 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028170-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028170-2025
  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

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