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title: "707614450 - In Service Support of Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05667d"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-07-30"
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# 707614450 - In Service Support of Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05667d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Bristol, UK, has engaged in a procurement process for the provision of "In Service Support of Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus", classified under the CPV code for repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials. This process is pertinent to the Defence Equipment and Support Group within the MOD. The procurement is for services to support critical firefighting capability through extended-duration breathing apparatus, with a contract period spanning from 26th June 2025 to 31st March 2028, and includes potential to extend for two additional one-year periods. The procurement process follows a selective method, designated as a single-source contract awarded to Scott Health & Safety Ltd, based on technical and proprietary requirements specific to the equipment. This decision conforms to specific regulations due to the absence of viable competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance and supply of specialised safety and defence equipment. Companies with capabilities in sustaining critical safety apparatus, possessing detailed technical knowledge, and establishing strategic partnerships with defence organisations could benefit enormously. Firms adept in managing long-term service contracts and those equipped to handle critical, technically demanding projects will find this procurement especially suitable, enhancing their positioning in the defence sector.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support Group (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the Authority), have placed a single source contract with Scott Health & Safety Ltd who are owned by 3M. This contract will be for the In-Service Support of the current Extended Duration Breathing Apparatus (EDBA) which is an In-Service Navy Capability which enables vessels and shore establishments to perform firefighting duties. This contract has been placed for the term of 26th June 2025 up to 31st March 2028, with two one-year option periods to extend. The total contract value published reflects all anticipated requirements over the full potential duration of the contract, including the option years. This encompasses the support and sustainment of existing equipment, as well as any additional procurements necessary to ensure the continued delivery of this critical capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044366-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 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 | £12,245,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTT HEALTH AND SAFETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 14:14 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044366-2025
- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043221-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.com

## Provenance

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