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715374452 - CCCT867 UKNEST

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 11:16

Award

08 Sep 2025 at 13:11

Award

07 Aug 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority located in Bristol, UK. The contract, titled "715374452 - CCCT867 UKNEST", falls under the services category, specifically for membership organisation services. The procurement method utilised is direct and falls below the threshold, meaning it was conducted without competition. The contract was awarded to UK Naval Engineering Science & Technology LTD and is active from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The total contract value including VAT is £36,000.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in membership services within the defence sector to grow by leveraging partnership and service delivery to UK government departments. While the contract has been awarded to a large-scale enterprise, similar opportunities could suit both large enterprises and SMEs that can provide niche expertise or innovative solutions within the naval engineering and technology sector. Businesses looking to engage with central government organisations can benefit from understanding procurement processes and fostering strategic relationships in this domain.

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Notice Title

715374452 - CCCT867 UKNEST

Notice Description

DE&S to contract with UKNEST for continued annual corporate membership for years 25/26, 26/27, 27/28 and 28/29. Value inc VAT PS36000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058309
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064141-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£28,015 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
DESSE-CCT-Comrcl-TEAM@mod.gov.uk
Contact Email
desse-cct-comrcl-team@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK NAVAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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