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SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Non-Complex Tooling Supply and Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 10:26

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Non-Complex Tooling Supply and Service," is facilitated by the Ministry of Defence, primarily based in Bristol, England. The process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement period ending on 28th July 2026. The contract seeks suppliers for tooling supply and associated services, classified under the "Tool kits" category, within the South East and Scotland regions of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to express their interest, following Boeing Defence UK’s procurement best practices rather than adhering to public procurement regulations under the Procurement Act 2023.

This initiative represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with Boeing Defence UK, providing essential tools and services. The tender invites businesses that can supply hand tools, diverse tool box setups, and maintenance services, potentially even on-site. Enterprises with broad manufacturer sourcing capability or membership in JOSCAR could have a competitive advantage. Engaging with this process offers businesses the potential for collaboration and growth in the defence and aerospace sectors, with alignment to Boeing’s stringent procurement standards, thereby enhancing credibility and expanding market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Non-Complex Tooling Supply and Service

Notice Description

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential supplies who can provide the below tooling and associated services across a range of manufacturers. Interested parties must be able to supply one or more of the required potential work packages: Hand tools; Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Spanner, Sockets, Pliers and similar items Tool Boxes; Ability to source from a wide range of manufacturers to kit out diverse tool box setups Servicing; Maintenance of tool box equipment with potential for on-site work If you are a member of JOSCAR, please include your member number in your response Boeing will carry out its pre-qualification and procurement in accordance with Boeing procurement best practices and procedures. These processes cannot and shall not be deemed to be public procurement processes for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. Accordingly, in line with its current procurement best practices and procedures, Boeing will notify candidates in writing whether they have been successful in their EOI and will proceed to the tender stage, or whether their EOI has been unsuccessful. Boeing's decision on the candidates it takes forward to the tender stage is final, within its sole discretion and cannot be appealed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33944c6-76a3-4341-ac7a-a002e1f4d970
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44512940 - Tool kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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