Planning

714911452 Procurement and Post Design Services for Power Supply Unit Automatic Test Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being undertaken by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the UK central government based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The project titled "714911452 Procurement and Post Design Services for Power Supply Unit Automatic Test Equipment" falls into the industry category of measuring and control equipment. Currently in the planning stage, the tender involves the purchase and ongoing maintenance of this equipment. The procurement is intended to begin on 1st October 2026 and is scheduled to continue for a decade, with potential for renewal. An initial notice date is planned for 1st June 2026. The procurement will require suppliers to provide goods and additional services, with an expected gross value of £4,320,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, involved in supplying high-tech measuring and control equipment. It is well-suited for enterprises capable of delivering robust and innovative solutions that align with the needs of a large public sector entity. The long-term nature of the contract allows businesses to secure a stable revenue stream over several years, facilitating investments in new technologies and workforce expansion. Companies with experience in manufacturing and servicing such equipment, particularly those focusing on power supply units, are particularly well-positioned to compete for this lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714911452 Procurement and Post Design Services for Power Supply Unit Automatic Test Equipment

Notice Description

Purchase of replacement Power Supply Unit Automatic Test Equipment including the subsequent support maintenance and repair.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025199-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2036 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
des-deca-mst-procurement@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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