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714597452 - Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

24 Jun 2026 at 13:19

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 11:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Apr 2025 at 09:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector" is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government located at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, UK. The current status of this procurement is active, and it involves a selective procurement method called a Competitive Flexible Procedure. This stage involves suppliers responding to a Project Specific Questionnaire by 17th June 2025, with the tender evaluation and trials following this stage. The contract is set to start on 20th May 2026 and end on 5th May 2033, with options to extend for an additional four years. The industry category is primarily focused on goods, specifically bomb and metal detectors, with a total contract value of approximately GBP 43.6 million.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and support of detection equipment, specifically those capable of fulfilling requirements related to handheld, low metal detectors. The procedure's selective nature requires potential providers to demonstrate strong technical capabilities and project experience, as suppliers will be shortlisted based on compliance and technical scores. Companies well-versed in defence and security sectors, equipped to manage long-term infrastructure support, and capable of adhering to stringent classification requirements will find this tender particularly beneficial for business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714597452 - Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector

Notice Description

The requirement is for the procurement and in service support of approximately 800 Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detectors. The in-service support shall include, but not limited to provision of spares, repairs, servicing and maintenance, training, obsolescence management. The detectors have the following requirements: The handheld Metal, Low Meatal detector capability shall be a single handheld sweep detector, to provide a crush wire, metal, low metal, detect capability. The capability shall be Man-portable, deployable and robust for deployment in all environmental climates and at all scales to detect and locate the presence or absence of Explosive Ordnance (EO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) The equipment shall be supportable over a 10-year period from Initial Operation Capability (anticipated 1 years post contract award) with the ability to procure additional systems if required during this time. The contract shall be a total of 11 years (7 years + 4, 1 year options) The highest classification of the requirements and data managed through the In-Service Support of Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector contract is OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. The Cyber Risk level for this procurement is VERY LOW. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-287051598. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential Providers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The requirement is for the delivery of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) within 1 years of contract award with an initial in-service support period of 7 years which will commence from acceptance of IOC. The Contract will include the following Contract Options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 4 years to a total of 10 years of in-service support and total contract duration of 11 years: Qty 4, 1-year options to extend In-Service Support. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s). Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender.

Planning Information

Future Ground Search (FGS) – PIN 1 - Supplier Brief & DSEI attendance • 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 FGS – PIN 2 - Supplier Brief & Industry Day • 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 FGS – PIN 3 – Demonstration Day Events • 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0502f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059416-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35124000 - Metal detectors

38546100 - Bomb detectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,347,259 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£36,347,259 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 5 May 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

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