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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f4f

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## Summary

This procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence in Bristol, United Kingdom, seeking the provision of various safety equipment and support services for Aircrew Escape and Survivability Ensemble (AESE). The contract, valued at £208,000,000 gross, pertains to goods within the aircraft equipment industry category, including inflatable rafts and life jackets. The procurement was initiated through a limited negotiation method without publication, due to technical reasons and the repetition of existing services. This contract award was finalised on 30th September 2025 and spans a period of four years.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft safety equipment and technical services, particularly those capable of providing spares, repairs, and maintenance. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supporting aviation safety gear would be well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes. The sole supplier, RFD Beaufort, indicates limited competition, highlighting niche opportunities for businesses with unique technical capabilities or historical relationships with the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Provision of Spares, Repairs, Maintenance and Technical Support for Various In-Service MOD Safety Equipment -for Aircrew Escape & Survivability Ensemble (AESE)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018332-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 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 | £173,333,333 |

## 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 | RFD BEAUFORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34515200 - Inflatable rafts
- 34741000 - Aircraft equipment
- 39525300 - Life jackets

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018332-2026

## Provenance

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