Planning

UK1 - Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT DECA

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support Deca, a central government public authority based in Flintshire, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UK1 - Pipeline Notice." This process involves the replacement of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment within the UK, under the industry category of Non-destructive testing services. The procurement is initiated as a tender with a total value of £5,500,000. Important upcoming dates include the future notice date of 1st September 2025 and a contract period expected to begin on 2nd March 2026, lasting until 28th February 2031, with a possibility for renewal. The process, aimed at service provision, expects to source a supplier who can cater to all such requirements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply or servicing of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions or services in this domain, particularly those capable of meeting all requirements of the tender, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as indicated by the suitability criteria for lots within the tender. Participation in this process could offer growth potential by securing a long-term government contract and establishing a relationship with a prominent central government buyer.

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Notice Title

UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

There is an ongoing requirement to replace current Non-Destructive Testing Equipment throughout the NDTE community within the UK. There are various NDT Equipment within this requirement and may be procured individually. The aim to have a supplier to provide all requirements. This notice is a follow on from a previous pre-market engagement process which was carried out under project number 701577695, however this is the same requirement and has not changed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022642-2025
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

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,583,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT DECA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Queensferry and Sealand
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

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