Award

Flexible Hose manufacture equipment

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded an open procurement process for "Flexible Hose manufacture equipment" to enhance capabilities within their Forward Support Unit. This tender, within the industry category of goods, focused on equipment essential for SURFLOT Fleet Time units. The procurement took place at Whale Island, Portsmouth, with the awarded contract starting on 6th January 2026 and extending until 31st March 2026, with a potential renewal until 2032. The contract, valued initially at £68,789.04 (including VAT), includes an option for extension and additional purchases up to £154,858.08. The successful supplier, Fluid Power Group UK LTD (Flowtech West Bromwich), will be delivering to various locations including regions UKJ31 and UKK41 in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying equipment for flexible hose assemblies, particularly those with capabilities to meet logistic and operational demands of large-scale government contracts. With a focus on reducing lead times and cost, this procurement could significantly benefit suppliers with efficient production and delivery processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that focus on technical excellence and competitive pricing stand a good chance to perform well in similar future tenders, expanding their reach within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Flexible Hose manufacture equipment

Notice Description

Forward Support Unit have a requirement to increase capabilities to include Flexible Hose Assembly (FHA). These units will extensively be utilised by both SURFLOT Fleet Time units and units in UPKEEP/SED. This organic capability would save significant time and cost to FTSPs/Defect rectification due to long lead times and high labour charges from the Industry Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to purchase an additional manufacturing device.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a0fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004753-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44165100 - Hoses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£132,100 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£129,048 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eleanor.rust100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLUID POWER GROUP UK LTD (FLOWTECH WEST BROMWICH) T/A ALLSWAGE

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