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702421455 - ACDECA/017 In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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25 Mar 2022 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA), has awarded a contract for "In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment" to Evident GMBH (formerly Keymed Ltd). This procurement is categorised under non-destructive testing services and is valued at £190,000 over a duration of three years. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, due to Evident GMBH’s unique technical expertise and status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the associated Ultrasonic Flaw Detector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical support and repair services related to non-destructive testing equipment, particularly those specialising in aviation and defence. The ongoing requirement for the support and repair of critical equipment, especially for the Ministry of Defence, highlights the potential for growth among firms that possess advanced technical knowledge and capabilities. Businesses that focus on manufacturing or providing spare parts for specialised equipment could find themselves well-equipped to compete should future opportunities arise in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

702421455 - ACDECA/017 In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment

Notice Description

There is an ongoing requirement to provide in-service support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is an ongoing requirement to provide in-service support for Ultrasonic Equipment, provided to the Ministry of Defence. There is current equipment in service with the MoD and ongoing support is needed

Procurement Information

ACDECA/017 - In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment, Evident GMBH - Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) The Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Evident GMBH (formally Keymed Ltd), for the support and repair of Ultrasonic NDT Equipment. The contract shall be for a period of 3 years with an anticipated value of PS190K excluding VAT. Evident GMBH are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (UFD) EPOCH 600, it supplies and procures the spare parts for the equipment. Evident GMBH have the expert technical knowledge required for the test, calibration and repair of the equipment. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Evident GMBH using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This is based on technical reasons, as Evident GMBH are the only economic operator with the specific technical know-how, tools, documentation and means to meet this requirement. The Evident GMBH equipment is required for MoD units to carry out inspections on, and assist with repairs, to aircraft equipment. If they are not supported, the capability to inspect aircraft equipment will be greatly reduced and potentially lost. This may lead to safety risks to the aircraft and cause Aircraft on Ground. Evident GMBH are the OEM and subject matter experts for the EPOCH 600 UFD equipment, Design Authority and manufacturer of the equipment. Evident GMBH do not supply spares to third party companies and therefore no other supplier is able to fulfil this requirement. Keymed Ltd are dividing their company, with Evident GMBH taking over the Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (UFD) EPOCH 600 equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03265b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008129-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephanie.butler@deca.mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Queensferry and Sealand
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVIDENT

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