Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-f147-7349-a0fe-39c080b50cbb/uk4-tender-notice Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK4 - Tender Notice [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £177,005 Published 5 Oct 2026 Deadline 11 days left 30 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Protective gear Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0780f8-2026-10-05T15:20:21+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0780f8-2026-10-05T15:20:21+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Ministry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) [Sector More Clothing, footwear & uniforms tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/clothing-footwear-uniforms) ## More tenders like this [The Supply of Combat Garments - RN FR · Leidos Supply, Limited · 17 days left · 5 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be3-a1fd-70a7-abd7-554bb8357905/the-supply-of-combat-garments-rn-fr) [Supply of Army Branded Clothing · Unite Procurement UK Limited · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14443-04b1-71c7-a605-58ad56cd183b/supply-of-army-branded-clothing) [The Provision of a Design, De-modification & Installation Service for Communication Equipment in Police Rotary and Fixed Wing Aircraft · West Yorkshire Combined Authority · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-8d72-729c-b6e7-67fc553e0994/the-provision-of-a-design-de-modification-installation-service-for-communicat) [The Supply of On Water Clothing and Equipment · Leidos Supply, Limited · 106 days left · 2 Feb 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-7120-7385-ade7-bc95ad6a22c4/the-supply-of-on-water-clothing-and-equipment) [Contract Notice · UK Health Security Agency · 706 days left · 24 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf6-390f-715c-99fe-ea342d5c77fb/contract-notice) [715794488 - PPA/017 - Naval Firefighting Helmet & Communication System · Defence Equipment and Support · 19 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-9c59-72c0-b381-d05113144203/715794488-ppa017-naval-firefighting-helmet-communication-system)