E-7 Life Raft Procurement and Support Contract

Description

Procurement and supply of nine life rafts in support of the E-7 Airborne Mission System platform's at RAF Lossiemouth. Reconfiguration and recertification of three existing life rafts. Procurement of four life rafts for training purposes with an associated servicing cycle each quarter, for a period of 12 months. Design and development of an instruction manual.

Key facts

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Contact

dean.gurr908@mod.gov.uk

Contract period

6 Nov 2026 → 28 Feb 2028

Value incl. VAT

£263k

Category

goods

Awarded suppliers

• AEM Limited · GB-COH-00620201 · UKH35, GB

Ground given for limiting competition

The buyer’s own stated reason for awarding without open competition, as published. Their assertion, not a finding.

Single Supplier - Intellectual Property or Exclusive Rights: Supplier has exclusive rights within the United Kingdom, on behalf of the Original Equipment Manufacture to supply, maintain and service equipment. IPR is held solely by the the Original Equipment Manufacturer. Extreme and Unavoidable Urgency There is an urgent need to procure and reconfigure the life rafts by November 2026. Any delay will result in a significant delay to the Airbourne Mission System release to service. Testing and acceptance of the life rafts has already been undertaken.