Planning

Equipment Update and Support Services for I-Band Transponders - UK1

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 15:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

09 Jun 2025 at 08:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 12:45

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Equipment Update and Support Services for I-Band Transponders - UK1" is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a part of the public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant update published on 13th January 2026. The main procurement category is services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services related to aircraft and other equipment, under the defence and security regime. The procurement method is a direct award with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and potentially extending until 30th June 2031. The main delivery location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, providing an estimated contract value of up to £7,200,000 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, with particular relevance to the defence industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the suitability criteria favour such organisations. The services required, including obsolescence mitigation, spare parts procurement, and repair services, create a niche market for companies with experience in working with military or defence equipment. The long-term nature of the contract with potential extensions suggests sustained business growth and engagement over several years, offering a stable and lucrative opportunity for qualified contenders in the defence services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equipment Update and Support Services for I-Band Transponders - UK1

Notice Description

Future I-Band Transponder Capability Support with Obsolescence Mitigation incorporating PDS services, spares procurement and repairs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051745
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002769-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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