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710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian

Provision of personal flotation devices for military and civilian personnel across surface, submarine, and land forces. The scope includes project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training, and post-design technical services. Equipment must meet relevant safety legislation for activities including ship abandonment, deck work, and adventurous training such as kayaking and sailing.

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Awarded value
£7m
As published
Published
25 February 2025
Awarded
18 February 2025
BAE Systems
Contract length
84 months
Ends 29 January 2032

What the contract covers

Goods contract

Supply, support, and technical maintenance of personal flotation devices, lifejackets, and buoyancy aids for maritime, amphibious, and land-based operations.

  • Supply and support of personal flotation devices (PFDs), specifically life jackets, buoyancy aids and other flotation devices, across Maritime/Amphibious platforms covering Surface vessels, Submarine and Land Forces operations over water
  • Provide PFDs fully compliant with relevant legislation for activities including Ship/Boat Abandonment, Hazardous Duty/Deck Work, Swimmer of the Watch, Sailing/Yachting and adventurous training such as SUP, kayaking and white water activities

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Goods contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
84 months
Contract dates
30 January 2025 to 29 January 2032
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Category
Goods
CPV codes
39525300

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Ministry of Defence

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/234887/710022461-1-mss-109-lot-1-lifejackets-buoyancy-aids-and-flotation-devices-civili
Buyer reference
tender_402778/1455724
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bca0260d-cccb-41b5-96bd-483e83136f2f
Last checked
5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. 710022461-1 - MSS/109 Lot 1 - Lifejackets, Buoyancy Aids and Flotation Devices - Civilian. Contract award, 25 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/234887/710022461-1-mss-109-lot-1-lifejackets-buoyancy-aids-and-flotation-devices-civili (accessed 5 November 2026).