Tender

712679450 - Electromagnetic Pulse Testing Capability (EMPTC) ITT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Corsham, UKK region, United Kingdom, is overseeing a procurement process titled "712679450 - Electromagnetic Pulse Testing Capability (EMPTC) ITT". This tender pertains to the provision of data-transmission equipment within the goods category, specifically focusing on Pulsed Current Injection (PCI) and Shield Effectiveness (SE) test capabilities. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the most recent update extending the tender return deadline to 2nd June 2025. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, allowing for electronic and written submissions, with an initial bid opening date that was set for 13th May 2025. The total contract value is anticipated to be £3,000,000 GBP, lasting for a period of 540 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying high-quality, ruggedised, and deployable testing equipment to the defence sector. Companies specialising in data-transmission equipment and with experience adhering to standards such as DSTAN 59-188 and MIL-STD-188-125 may find this opportunity particularly appealing. Additionally, expertise in training delivery, especially in a "train the trainer" capacity, will be valued as part of the contract requirements. The open procurement approach provides an equitable entry point for both established and emerging businesses in the defence and technology industries, looking to expand their reach and impact within government contracts. Suitable businesses are encouraged to leverage electronic submissions through the Ministry of Defence's portal to partake in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

712679450 - Electromagnetic Pulse Testing Capability (EMPTC) ITT

Notice Description

There is a requirement to provide two Pulsed Current Injection (PCI) and two Shield Effectiveness (SE) test capabilities, as well as training to support the end user of the provided test capabilities to an expert 'train the trainer' level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There is a requirement to provide two high-quality, ruggedised and site deployable Pulsed Current Injection (PCI) and Shield Effectiveness (SE) test capabilities in accordance with DSTAN 59-188 and MIL-STD-188-125, which shall be fully automated (excluding pulsers) and controlled by a high-quality comprehensive suite of software that provides a high level of data confidence and accuracy. The software shall integrate the end user's current PCI, SE and Continuous Wave Immersion (CWI) capabilities. In addition to the above, there is a requirement for training to be provided to support the end user of the provided test capabilities to an expert 'train the trainer' level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e63b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027146-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32233000 - Radio-frequency booster stations

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
harriet.jones125@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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