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30 Apr 2026 at 14:29

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:01

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10 Jul 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Engineering Delivery Partner (EDP) Future Contract" is managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, UK. The initiative, classified under miscellaneous engineering services, targets the provision of comprehensive engineering solutions across various defence and support sectors. Initially planned with a contract period beginning in late 2027 and running for five years with possible renewals, the tender's current status is withdrawn, and a subsequent exempt competition will occur under the Procurement Act 2023. The projected issuance of an Invitation to Tender is anticipated in December 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those with experience dealing in defence and security domains. With a substantial budget estimated at £3 billion, this contract is well-suited for established firms capable of delivering an extensive range of technical solutions. Companies looking to capitalize on this opportunity should prepare to engage in the updated competitive process and monitor the Defence Sourcing Portal for forthcoming notifications and adjustments to the procurement timeline.

How relevant is this notice?

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039981-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2027 - 30 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Notice Documents

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