Tender

712352453-PA23 - DM/00179 - Replacement Safety and Monitoring System at DM Beith and DM Gosport-UK4

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 10:59

Planning

21 May 2025 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation is currently in the tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "Replacement Safety and Monitoring System at DM Beith and DM Gosport-UK4" under the industry category of installation of safety equipment. The procurement process is for works and falls under the defence security special regime, addressing the design, supply, installation, testing, and support of a digital COTS-based safety system for munitions facilities in the United Kingdom. The contract is valued at £5,500,000, with a gross amount of £6,600,000, and employs the Competitive Flexible Procedure. Key dates include the PSQ submission deadline on 7th May 2026, ITT issuance on 11th June 2026, contract award by 20th November 2026, and contract start expected on 1st December 2026. The enquiry period ends on 16th April 2026, and the procurement method allows for electronic submissions in English.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs who specialise in safety equipment installation or related services. The procurement allows businesses to engage in the development of critical safety infrastructure, challenging suppliers to innovate with state-of-the-art technology while adhering to rigorous defence standards. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive project management, alongside robust technical design and system integration, would be well-positioned to compete. The multi-stage selection process, including a Procurement Specific Questionnaire followed by an Invitation to Tender, offers fair stages for capable suppliers to demonstrate expertise and responsiveness to technical requirements. This contract could be a strategic win for companies looking to expand their footprint in the defence and security sector.

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Notice Title

712352453-PA23 - DM/00179 - Replacement Safety and Monitoring System at DM Beith and DM Gosport-UK4

Notice Description

The Authority seeks a contractor to design, supply, install, test and support a replacement Safety & Monitoring (S&M) System for Defence Munitions facilities. The new digital COTS-based system will provide critical safety interlocking, monitoring of safety circuits and site events, CCTV and audio capability, UPS support, and integration with existing site systems. The contractor will deliver detailed design, security impact assessment, verification and acceptance testing, installation planning and execution, updated technical documentation, and compliance with all relevant DSA, Def Stan, electrical, EMC and security requirements. Through-life responsibilities include configuration and software management, obsolescence management, training, defect rectification, health checks, and technical support. A full project management framework and schedule, with regular reporting and change control, is required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027783-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233292 - Installation of safety equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 6 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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