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Plastic oversuits
Atomic Weapons Establishment · Central government
In brief
Atomic Weapons Establishment has announced plans to buy uniform and PPE work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 2 years, starting 1 April 2027.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for uniform and PPE contracts in this region (from 18 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
Bespoke plastic oversuit designed to cover a Pressurised Breathing Air Suit worn underneath, providing an additional layer of protection against radiological contamination. It is not intended to be the primary item of personal protective equipment.
Potential volume could be around 270-300 oversuits per month / 3,240 - 3,600 annually
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 093782-2026
About the buyer
Atomic Weapons EstablishmentLast 12 months
Procurements
20Awards
12Similar open tenders
All open uniform and PPE tenders- £7mestimated
From notice 093782-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 October 2026.