---
title: "UK4 - Tender Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0780f8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Ministry of Defence"
published: "2026-10-05"
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# UK4 - Tender Notice

Buyer: Ministry of Defence  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0780f8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is buying high-visibility safety equipment for its ‘Be Seen Be Safer’ campaign. The campaign aims to protect horse riders, horses and military aircrew in areas across the UK that are routinely overflown by low-flying military helicopters. This is a supply contract for protective gear, supporting continuity of an existing safety initiative through a replacement contract. Delivery is required across the United Kingdom.

The buyer invited offers through a UK-wide open procedure. The contract covers one lot and was published with a five-year term, running from 1 April 2027 to 21 April 2032. Its estimated value is £177,004.80 excluding VAT (£221,256 including VAT). The deadline for clarification questions was 16 October 2026 at 12:00 BST; bids were due by 30 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC. The stated evaluation basis is the Value for Money Index, with further detail referred to in Section D of the invitation to tender. Financial assessment is based on question 3.1 of the Procurement Specific Questionnaire. English-language electronic submissions are permitted.

This requirement is suited to suppliers able to provide high-visibility protective equipment for use by horse riders and horses, with products appropriate to safety needs around low-flying military helicopters. The contract serves a UK-wide campaign, so bidders should be able to support delivery across that geography and maintain supply over a multi-year period. The Ministry of Defence says it is committed to reducing barriers for small and medium-sized enterprises and suppliers new to Defence procurement. The financial assessment is a key participation consideration; suppliers should review the relevant questionnaire requirements and the Value for Money Index guidance when deciding whether their offer and financial position are competitive.

## Notice

This Tender Notice constitutes the Authority's Call for Competition. The requirement is for a 5 year contract from 1st April 2027 until 21st April 2032. A five year Defence contract beginning 1st April 2027 for the provision of 'Be Seen Be Safer' High Visibility Campaign. The campaign supports the safety of horse riders, horses and military aircrew by providing high-visibility equipment in areas routinely overflown by low-flying military helicopters, across the UK. This existing contract expires 21st April 2032 and a replacement contract is required to ensure continuity of delivery of this safety initiative. The Authority is committed to reducing barriers to participation for SMEs and suppliers that are new to Defence procurement. Suppliers are encouraged to use the Clarification Question process via the Defence Sourcing Portal to seek clarification on any aspect of the procurement documentation, terminology or requirements. All Clarification Questions, Tender submissions and procurement correspondence must be submitted through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093923-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 21 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | 2032-04-21 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,004 |
| Lots value | £177,004 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Ministry of Defence |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Postcode area | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway East |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

### Codes

- 18143000 - Protective gear

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2026 at 15:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093923-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/093923-2026
  5th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-23579

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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