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UK5 - IFF701 Calibration Services

DE&S DECA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2026 at 14:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 14:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Sep 2025 at 14:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically DE&S Deca, is managing a procurement process for "IFF701 Calibration Services." This contract involves the calibration of 40 IFF701(TI) test sets and is primarily in the defence security industry category. Located in Deeside, United Kingdom, the contracting process has reached the award stage, as of April 23, 2026, with a milestone for contract signature expected by May 13, 2026. The procurement method used is direct and is below the competition threshold, with the contract period set from May 22, 2026, to May 21, 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in calibration services, especially those familiar with or interested in defence and security sectors. Large-scale companies such as Viavi Solutions UK Limited, already identified as a supplier, could be ideal candidates due to the specialised nature of the services required. SMEs could also find prospects if they possess the necessary qualifications to perform calibration and maintenance of military electronic systems. The outsourcing of these services reflects continuous growth potential within the UK's defence infrastructure, providing an avenue for companies looking to expand their market presence in defence-oriented projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK5 - IFF701 Calibration Services

Notice Description

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to calibrate 40 IFF701(TI) Test Sets.

Planning Information

The Authority is making the market aware of the Market Engagement that has taken place. The RFI for was released to the market via Defence Sourcing Portal on the 18th of September 2025. Responses to this RFI were accepted until midnight on 17th October 2025. Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057791 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059d5a Published 18 September 2025, 3:19pm

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037226-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£620,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE&S DECA
Additional Buyers

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Queensferry and Sealand
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIAVI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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