Planning

Karkinos Two UK1

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 09:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, has announced a planned procurement for "Karkinos Two UK1," focusing on Contractor Logistics Support and Technical expertise for Air Defence Radars in the UK. This procurement falls within the defence and security sector, specifically involving the repair and maintenance of military electronic systems. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with future notices anticipated by 30 April 2026. The contract period is expected to commence on 31 August 2027 and conclude by 30 August 2030, with potential renewal extending up to 30 August 2031. The project is valued at approximately £40 million, with a gross budget allocation of £48 million.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies with expertise in military electronic systems, notably in logistics and technical support services. Businesses specialising in defence contracts and possessing the necessary technical skills and experience are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Additionally, firms with robust logistics infrastructure and a history of working with governmental bodies, particularly within the UK, stand to benefit from engaging with this procurement process. This project not only provides substantial growth potential but also the opportunity to establish and strengthen partnerships within the UK's defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Karkinos Two UK1

Notice Description

Contractor Logistics Support and Technical expertise for AD Radars in the UK

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023640-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2027 - 30 Aug 2030 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
Emma Tinkley
Contact Email
emma.tinkley100@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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