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13 Pounder Design Organisation (DO)

Defence Equipment and Support

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16 Sep 2025 at 21:48

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:15

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government authority based in Bristol, UK, is actively in the tender stage of procuring a Design Organisation (DO) through an open procurement method. The project titled "13 Pounder Design Organisation (DO)" seeks a qualified DO to provide comprehensive engineering and configuration management for the Ordnance Quick Fire 13-Pounder ceremonial guns. This contract falls under the "Engineering design services" category and is valued at approximately GBP 2.5 million, aiming to commence on 13 October 2026, with the tender period ending on 3 July 2026. The project, set within the defence and security sector, plans a contract period lasting until 2029, with an option for an additional year.

This tender presents significant opportunities for engineering firms specializing in lifecycle management and technical documentation. The focus on engineering governance, project management, and maintenance in the evaluation criteria makes this an excellent opportunity for firms that confidently demonstrate their technical and project management capabilities, especially those with experience in defence-specific projects. Moreover, the procurement aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing an inclusive opportunity for varied business entities to showcase their expertise and contribute to enhancing DE&S's service delivery to the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, allowing businesses to grow their portfolio within government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

13 Pounder Design Organisation (DO)

Notice Description

This procurement seeks to competitively appoint a suitably qualified Design Organisation (DO) to provide through-life design authority, engineering assurance, configuration management, and technical documentation support for the Ordnance Quick Fire 13-Pounder ceremonial guns operated by The King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 1 Option Year after the end of initial contract

Renewal: 1 Option Year after the end of initial contract

Planning Information

DE&S encourages participation in the Request For Information (RFI), which is to be issued within 10 working days from the date of this notice and it is to be closed within further 10 working days from the RFI being published. Further steps will be confirmed within the RFI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05586e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052481-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 15 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

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