UK4 - Tender Notice
Key Details
Estimated Value
£177,005
Deadline
30 October 2026(24 days)
Contract Period
Not specified
Procurement Method
open
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Key requirements
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- Tender deadline
- 30 Oct 2026, 10:00
- Clarification questions by
- 16 Oct 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £177k£221k including VAT
- Contract period
- 1 Apr 2027 to 21 Apr 2032 (5 years 1 month)
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- Procurement Act 2023
- Delivery location (NUTS/ITL)
- United Kingdom
- CPV code
- 18143000 Protective gear
- Suitability (buyer's flag)
- SME-suitable
- Submission method
- Electronic submission allowed
Award criteria
- Value for Money Index (price)
Description
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.
Suitability
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