Planning

714917452 - Handheld Pinpoint, Complex Terrain Metal Detector - Pipeline Notice - UK1

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 10:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, is in the planning stage of procuring handheld pinpoint metal detectors for complex terrain. This process involves acquiring approximately 800 commercial off-the-shelf detectors designed to locate and confirm the presence of explosive ordnance and improvised explosive devices. The procurement is part of a project forecasted at a value of £6.7m (excluding VAT) for a total contract duration of 11 years, including options for in-service support. Interested suppliers should anticipate detailed project-specific questionnaires expected in October 2026, while the contract period is scheduled to start on 31st January 2028.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and security equipment, particularly those capable of providing robust detection technologies and through-life support services. Companies proficient in software maintenance, environmental adaptability of equipment, and compliance with commercial and technical specifications will find this project favourable. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for them, contributing to growth and innovation in the sector. Participation will primarily be facilitated through the Defence Sourcing Portal, providing vital advertising and engagement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714917452 - Handheld Pinpoint, Complex Terrain Metal Detector - Pipeline Notice - UK1

Notice Description

The Project Delivery team (DT) are considering initiating a project to procure and support 800 (Approx) Commercial off the Shelf Handheld complex terrain pinpoint metal detect capability The detectors have the following requirements: The handheld Metal detector shall be a single handheld stand and point detector, to provide a location and confirmation metal detect capability. The detector should have capability to remove known metallic background noise within the location of a suspected item. This is a stand and point detection requirement, within complex and metal saturated terrain The capability shall be Man-portable, deployable and robust for deployment in all environmental climates and at all scales to detect and locate the presence or absence of Explosive Ordnance (EO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) The equipment shall be supportable over a 10-year period from Initial Operation Capability (anticipated 1 years post contract award) with the ability to procure additional systems if required during this time. The total contract duration, including options is 11 years. It is the Authority's intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements of being able to support the project. Which includes through life technical support, including software and maintenance updates. The Authority intends to release a Project Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) associated with this opportunity, currently scheduled for October 2026. Please note this is an estimated date and subject to change. It is the Authority's intention to award a Contract for the delivery of equipment and 10 years of In-Service Support including options for a supplier to deliver this requirement and provide maintenance, training and supportability (through life support) for each capability. The project has a forecasted through-life value of ~PS6.7m (ex VAT). The Authority will be conducting all applicable advertising and potential procurement exercises via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the information published by DSP. Interested parties will need to gain access to DSP to ensure they acquire the most up to date information. Please note market engagement was previously conducted in the form of Supplier Briefs, meetings at DSEI, Industry and demonstration days, reference; FTS - 2023-042573 - CF - ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f FTS - 2024-041534 - CF - a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d FTS - 2024-042248 - CF - 5913c291-f06d-44b1-a3e6-64bce510af4f The information provided within the UK1 notice is estimated and subject to change, it is not a committment by the Authority to proceed with the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023720-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

35124000 - Metal detectors

38546100 - Bomb detectors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
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
1 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2028 - 31 Jan 2035 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
PROTECT DT
Contact Email
deslestsp-seec-commercial@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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