Planning

715033451 - PPA/009 - Post design services, spares and repairs for machinery control and surveillance equipment fitted aboard Hunt Class

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

06 Jun 2025 at 09:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under central government, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Post Design Services, Spares and Repairs for Machinery Control and Surveillance Equipment for Hunt Class," falls under the industry category of electronic and electrical spare parts for warships, as well as command and control communication systems. As of June 2025, a pipeline notice has been published, providing preliminary information on the opportunity. Although detailed information is not yet available, the process outlines an anticipated renewal with a contract period beginning in December 2026 and potentially extending to November 2033.

This tender poses substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on defence, electronic systems, or maritime services, particularly those capable of supplying goods and services related to machinery control and surveillance equipment aboard Royal Navy vessels. Enterprises equipped with expertise in electronic repairs, maintenance services for warships, and SCADA systems are likely well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should equally find prospects in this procurement process, owing to its nature and projected value of up to £5,000,000 (gross value £6,000,000). The document signals interest from the Ministry of Defence, indicating potential for businesses aiming to establish or expand within the defence and security sector. Further notices with detailed requirements are expected by January 2026, allowing businesses ample time to prepare and strategise their submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715033451 - PPA/009 - Post design services, spares and repairs for machinery control and surveillance equipment fitted aboard Hunt Class

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, are considering options to secure the provision of post dseign services, spares and repairs for machinery control and surveillance equipment as fitted aboard Hunt 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-054435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030493-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

35522000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for warships

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

42961200 - Scada or equivalent system

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

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
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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