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Procurement, Repair & Support of fully ruggedised GRiD Terminals

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 14:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Dec 2025 at 17:22

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

02 Sep 2025 at 14:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Defence Equipment and Support, involves the procurement, repair, and support of fully ruggedised GRiD 1517 and 1595i Terminals. This contracting process is focused within the defence security industry category and is located in Yeovil, United Kingdom. The process has completed its award stage with the direct procurement method being employed due to the technical expertise required by the original equipment manufacturer, GRiD Defence Systems Ltd. This contract was signed on 5 January 2026, and it includes an initial term of three years starting from the same date, with the possibility to extend by two additional option years, potentially reaching until 31 March 2030. The awarded contract is valued at £116,185, with a gross amount of £139,422.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in defence-related repair and maintenance services. GRiD Defence Systems Ltd, as a small to medium enterprise, has secured the contract due to their unique capability and technical know-how as the original manufacturer of the terminals. Businesses within the defence industry with capabilities in delivering high-standard technical maintenance and support services can look towards similar direct award opportunities that rely on niche expertise and superior technical standards. The focus on defence applications underscores the importance of meeting stringent requirements for safety and interoperability, presenting a specialised market for capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement, Repair & Support of fully ruggedised GRiD Terminals

Notice Description

Procurement, Repair & Support of GRiD 1517 & 1595i Terminals. Procurement of quantity 5 1517 Terminals with support to these and also quantity 10 1595i Terminals over the period of 3-years. Two individual options years being requested which would take the contract over a 5-year period.

Procurement Information

Technical know how as OEM for the product.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05923a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002734-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,185 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£116,185 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Additional Buyers

Defence Equipment and Support, Wildcat DT, Yeovil, Somerset

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA20 2YB
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRiD Defence Systems Ltd

Further Information

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