This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 10:44

Award

04 Feb 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The most recent procurement process, active as of 2nd July 2026, is managed by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender is focused on the "Support of Hydraulics Equipment," specifically classified under the repair and maintenance services for security and defence materials. This procurement is situated in the services category within the defence sector, indicating a specific interest in the maintenance of hydraulic test systems used by the MOD. The process was undertaken through a limited procurement method, negotiated without publication of a contract notice, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons. The awarded contract, valued at approximately £15.3 million over 1095 days, highlights an ongoing commitment to technical support and equipment modifications provided exclusively by Test Fuchs, the supplier with specialist expertise.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing niche technical services, particularly those experienced in defence equipment maintenance and support. Companies that have expertise in the development and repair of complex hydraulic systems and can offer competitive pricing mechanisms are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The sole reliance on Test Fuchs for this contract demonstrates a specific demand for unique technical capabilities and proprietary technology, underlying the importance of cultivating specialised skills and knowledge in the defence sector for future procurement engagements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

712595450-Support of Hydraulics Equipment-CAN-F18

Notice Description

In-service support arrangement for the support of a range of the MODs Hydraulic Test Systems. This includes elements of spare provision, repairs of major equipment and sub-components, technical support and modifications.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In-service support arrangement for the support of a range of the MODs Hydraulic Test Systems. This will include elements of spare provision, repairs of major equipment and sub-components, technical support and modifications.

Options: 2 x 1 year extension options 4 x added equipment to scope options

Procurement Information

In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011(the "DSPCR 2011") as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence Security Public Procurement Regulations 2011 because competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04db5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50600000 - Repair and maintenance services of security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,309,668 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEST FUCHS

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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