Planning

The Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper-UK1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 09:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by the Ministry of Defence, headquartered at Army HQ, Andover, UK. The process, currently in the planning stage, concerns the provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to the Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). This engineering support service, classified under CPV code 71336000, is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2025, with a completion date set for 31st March 2026, though it may extend to 31st March 2027. This service will be delivered across regions in the United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value is £1,917,000, with a gross value of £2,300,400. Critical documents have been published, with a future notice date scheduled for 15th May 2025. The procurement process adheres to legal obligations outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for engineering firms specialising in support services for military operations and aerospace technology. Given the project’s specific focus on the Watchkeeper RPAS, businesses with expertise in unmanned aerial systems and maintenance will find this opportunity favourable. The contract is above-threshold and suitable for SMEs, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises an equal chance to compete. Businesses that can provide qualified technicians for maintenance services will be well-suited to bid on this project, facilitating the expansion of their market presence in high-value government contracts. The Ministry’s location and scope ensure a steady demand for service provision throughout the contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper-UK1

Notice Description

The requirement is for the Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). It will cover the deployment of technicians to provide maintenance services on Watchkeeper RPAS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021103-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,917,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Commercial Officer
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-fa-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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