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715533451 Provision of Mechanical Engineering Support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 08:41

Tender

03 Oct 2025 at 14:13

Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "715533451 Provision of Mechanical Engineering Support" has been completed by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. The procurement focuses on services in the defence and security sector, specifically the provision of mechanical engineers to RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth for maintenance of aircraft ground equipment of the Typhoon Jet engines. Managed through an open procedure, the contract spans four years with the possibility of a one-year extension and involves a gross value of £4,532,089.22. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2030, with potential extension options available. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation plays a pivotal role in providing equipment and support for the UK's defence forces.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the mechanical engineering domain, particularly those specialising in defence-related services. Large firms like Morson Human Resources Limited, the awarded supplier, may find this contract an advantageous addition to their portfolio, allowing them to establish or expand their presence in the defence sector. The contract's open nature under the Procurement Act 2023 encourages competitive participation, offering a lucrative chance for companies equipped to deliver high-quality engineering services to compete and potentially secure future procurement opportunities in government defence projects. Furthermore, the contract's potential for extension and additional personnel highlights ongoing opportunities for qualified businesses.

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Notice Title

715533451 Provision of Mechanical Engineering Support

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement to procure a contract for the provision of mechanical engineers to RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth for maintenance of aircraft ground equipment of the Typhoon Jet engines. The Contract will be for a duration of four years, with an optional extension for one additional year. The Contract will be procured via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This is considered a Defence and Security Contract due to its scope and therefore the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 are applicable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional personnel to support the maintenance if required.

Renewal: Additional year of support available if required to support the programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a257
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,179,168 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,179,168 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,776,741 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eleanor.jones269@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

MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES

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