Supply and Support of Tactical Personal Flotation Devices for UK Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Support of Tactical Personal Flotation Devices for UK Ministry of Defence
Awarded 30 Jan 2025
Awarded30 Jan 2025
Value£9,796,958.84
SupplierScott Aerospace Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 5y 3mo7y term, 25% elapsed
Awarded 30 Jan 2025Expires 29 Jan 2032
About
Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Scott Aerospace Limited for the supply and support of personal flotation devices (PFDs), specifically life jackets, buoyancy aids, and other flotation devices, for military and civilian personnel across Maritime and Amphibious platforms.
The contract covers project management, initial provisioning, supply of spares, training, and post-design and technical services.
This award is for Lot 2 (Tactical), which includes PFDs for military activities such as surface or aviation assault, vertical assault, tactical insertion, construction in hostile environments, and riverine operations.
The contract value is £9,796,958.84.
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