Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support division, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is initiating a tender process for a contract titled "714597452 - Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting bomb and metal detectors. The process currently stands in the planning stage, with significant market engagement activities reported, the latest being a supplier brief and industry day held on 29th August 2024. The contract period is slated to start on 8th May 2026 and conclude on 8th May 2032, with the possibility of renewal up to May 2036. The budget for this procurement is set at approximately £43.6 million gross.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in defence and security equipment manufacturing, particularly those capable of supplying sophisticated bomb and metal detectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender indicates suitability for these organisations. Companies with expertise in developing high-sensitivity detection equipment that meets stringent defence standards will find this an attractive opportunity to contribute to national security while growing their business footprint.

Planning

714597452 - Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

15th April 2025 08:50:15 AM
Contract Summary

Previous publications in relation to this requirement, reference Project 1 - Future Ground Search; PIN 1 • FTS - 2023-042573 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026247-2023 • CF - ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f PIN 2 • FTS - 2024-041534 –https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2024 • CF - a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d PIN 3 • FTS - 2024-042248 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024249-2024 • CF - 5913c291-f06d-44b1-a3e6-64bce510af4f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5913c291-f06d-44b1-a3e6-64bce510af4f
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0502f9

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

Buyer Name

PROTECT Commercial

Buyer Email

DESLESTSP-SEEC-Commercial@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

MOD Abbey Wood

Bristol

BS34 8JH

United Kingdom

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714597452 - Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

Awarding Authority