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714964450 - Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) Future Contract - PD1 - Pipeline Notice (UK 1)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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PlanningUpdate

19 Nov 2025 at 17:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

10 Jul 2025 at 16:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The forthcoming Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) Future Contract, spearheaded by Defence Equipment and Support, is set to transform engineering services within the Defence sector across the UK. The contract, estimated at a value of £3 billion gross, is categorised under 'services' with a focus on miscellaneous engineering services. As part of the procurement planning stage, the projected contract period is from 31 December 2027 to 30 December 2032, with a potential extension until 30 December 2037. Interested parties should pay attention to a future notice anticipated by 30 April 2026. The procurement is identified within a defence and security special regime, and procurement opportunities will largely centre around services provided to the Ministry of Defence's various agencies, including the Submarine Delivery Agency and multiple Front Line Commands.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services that can cater to the demanding criteria laid out by Defence Equipment and Support. Companies with expertise in complex and large-scale engineering operations, particularly those already positioned within defence and security sectors, would find this tender especially promising. Businesses that can offer innovative, efficient, and reliable engineering solutions will be key contenders for this partnership. This opportunity not only invites established firms in the industry but also allows for growth and diversification for companies aiming to establish a stronger presence in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714964450 - Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) Future Contract - PD1 - Pipeline Notice (UK 1)

Notice Description

An Engineering Delivery Partnership (EDP) to deliver a wide range of Engineering Services across Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) and wider Ministry of Defence (MoD) TLBs and Front Line Commands (FLCs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075418-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2027 - 30 Dec 2032 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
714964450 - Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) Future Contract
Contact Email
deseng-edp-future@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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