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Supply of UV Lamps for NDTE Aircraft Inspection & Maintenance Support

DE&S DECA

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Award

18 Feb 2025 at 15:54

Tender

02 May 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking suppliers for the ongoing requirement for the provision of UltraViolet Lamps and White Light Meters, essential for Non-Destructive Testing Equipment (NDTE) inspection and maintenance. The procurement falls under the industry category of Non-destructive testing services and covers locations across the UK. This active tender, referenced ACDECA/013, follows an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 21 January 2025. The anticipated value of the contract is GBP 256,100, and the tender involves an accompanying requirement for equipment maintenance and calibration services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in non-destructive testing and equipment calibration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Labquip NDT Limited, which has been awarded the contract, could find substantial market growth potential through participation. Such businesses, who can provide the specified Ultraviolet and White Light Meter equipment along with associated maintenance and calibration support, are particularly well-suited to compete in this contract, highlighting the MOD’s commitment towards integrating SME suppliers into its procurement programme.

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Notice Title

Supply of UV Lamps for NDTE Aircraft Inspection & Maintenance Support

Notice Description

Ongoing requirement for the supply of UltraViolet Lamps and White Light Meters for the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the supply of UV Lamps and White Light Meters for the UK MOD. There may be a requirement for maintenance and calibration as part of the contract, which has been factored in to the contract. This has been priced accordingly and will be utilised if the Authority requires. Additional information: Link to DSP Opportunity page with further details is https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58092

Renewal: If the requirement is still required at the end of the contract duration, a review will be conducted if the contract is to be renewed with the supplier or re-competed in accordance with MOD Policy. This will be decided by the Authority prior to contract end.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0456db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005659-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31515000 - Ultraviolet lamps

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£256,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE&S DECA
Additional Buyers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contact Name
Stephanie Butler
Contact Email
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk, stephanie.butler221@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
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

LABQUIP NDT

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