Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract

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Supply of Hi-Viz Horse Riding Accessories for MoD Safety Campaign

Awarded 16 Jan 2025

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Awarded16 Jan 2025

Value£87,000.00

SupplierV-Bandz Ltd

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryPublic Safety & Security

Expires in 5mo2y 2mo term, 82% elapsed

Awarded 16 Jan 2025Expires 30 Mar 2027

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Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to V-Bandz Ltd for the production and supply of high visibility clothing accessories for riders and their horses in low-flying areas used by Defence helicopters and aircraft.

The accessories support the Be Seen Be Safer safety campaign, which has operated since 2014 in line with RAF Shawbury, RAF Valley, the RAF Safety Centre's campaigning, and British Horse Society guidelines.

From 2024, the campaign will be joined by Joint Aviation Command (JAC).

Items include various sizes of horse-worn quarter-sheets and fly-masks, and rider-worn tabards and hatbands, with logos from contributing units included on all items.

The contract value is £87,000.

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