Planning

714910452 - PPA/002 - Air Weapons Handling Systems

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is currently in the planning stage for the project titled "PPA/002 - Air Weapons Handling Systems". The tender seeks to secure the provision of spares and in-service support for air weapons handling equipment aboard Daring Class Royal Navy vessels. This procurement, classified under goods with a focus on defence and security, has a projected gross value of £6,000,000. Located in the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in Bristol, the process follows the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54. Crucial dates include the publication of a future notice expected on 20th May 2025.

This opportunity is poised to stimulate business growth, particularly for companies skilled in repair and maintenance services of warships, mechanical engineering, hull and mechanical spare parts, and engineering support services. The tender is notably suitable for SMEs, providing them a significant opportunity to establish or extend their involvement with the Ministry of Defence over a contract period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2031, with possible renewal extensions. The project’s requirements suggest that businesses with expertise in mechanical engineering and defence support services are well-positioned to compete for this promising contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714910452 - PPA/002 - Air Weapons Handling Systems

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, are considering options to secure the provision of spares and in-service support for air weapons handling equipment as fitted aboard Daring Class Royal Navy vessels. Please note: The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in a future notice if the opportunity progresses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051928
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023372-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

35521000 - Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
desshipsmss-mast-sabp@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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

Notice Documents

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