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This Tender Notice constitutes the Authority's Call for Competition

Issued by Ministry of Defence · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
5 Oct 2026
Closes
30 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTC
Value
GBP 177,004.8
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0780f8
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
goods

At a glance

Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom has published a tender in defence & security: “This Tender Notice constitutes the Authority's Call for Competition”. Submissions close on 30 October 2026, 25 days from today. The stated value is GBP 177,004.8. Quote reference ocds-h6vhtk-0780f8 in any correspondence with the buyer. 2 documents are attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 70 notices from this buyer since 2026, 46 of them currently open. There are 61 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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.

Context for bidders

We hold 70 notices from Ministry of Defence, going back to January 2026 — 46 of them still open. They buy mostly in Defence & Security, Construction & Infrastructure and Education & Training. There are 61 open Defence & Security tenders in United Kingdom. This one closes in 25 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this defence & security opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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