MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian
Ministry of DefenceEstimated Value
Up to £40,843,833
Deadline
Not specified
Published
25 February 2025
Type
goods
Overview
Supply and Support of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), specifically life jackets, buoyancy aids and other flotation devices, across all Maritime/Amphibious platforms, covering Surface vessels, Submarine and Land Forces operations over water. Activities to be undertaken include project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training and post design and technical services The equipment users are identified as a combination of military and civilian personnel with various recreational, operational, and tactical requirements across a spectrum of activities, assets, and environments. The requirement has been divided into two Lots, with this contract being for Lot 1 as below: Lot 1 – Civilian These PFDs are to be fully compliant with the relevant legislation and will be used for military activities comparable to civilian / commercial activities, including but not limited to, Ship/Boat Abandonment, Hazardous Duty/Deck Work, Swimmer of the Watch, Sailing/Yachting, and Adventurous Training such as SUP/Kayaking/White water
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Award Details
Scott Aerospace Limited
£57,148,927
BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited
£40,843,833
Likely incumbents
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- 1
RFD Beaufort
2 contracts wonlatest 2 Mar 2026£186m
total awarded
- 2
Thales UK Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 19 Dec 2025£4bn
total awarded
- 3
Warehouse Express Limited
1 contract wonlatest 1 May 2026£103,800
total awarded
- 4
Ministry of Defence
1 contract wonlatest 2 Apr 2026£2m
total awarded
- 5
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) Limited
1 contract wonlatest 18 Mar 2026£2m
total awarded
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Ministry of DefenceKey Dates
Published
25 February 2025
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