Planning

Air Defence Availability Project (ADAPT) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

03 Nov 2025 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the Air Defence Availability Project (ADAPT), managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government body based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This initiative pertains to the defence industry, specifically focusing on short-range air defence systems. The anticipated contract period begins on 1st January 2027 and concludes on 1st December 2031, with possible extensions up to 31st December 2035. A direct procurement method will be used to award this sizeable contract, valued at £144,000,000 gross, with a UK-wide delivery scope.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of in-service support for military vehicles and related equipment. Ideal bidders would be those with expertise in the production or servicing of infantry fighting vehicles, engines, electronic and mechanical spare parts, and other security and defence equipment. With its substantial value and tailored focus, this contract will likely appeal to well-established companies in the defence sector, looking to expand their market presence and reinforce their strategic roles within the UK's military supply chain.

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Notice Title

Air Defence Availability Project (ADAPT) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

Notice Description

The current In-Service support provided under the Air Defence Availability Contract (ADAPT) shall expire 31st December 2026. This contract provides In-Service Support (ISS) for both the current Mounted and Dismounted Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d95a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070627-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

35412100 - Infantry fighting vehicles

35421000 - Mechanical spare parts for military vehicles

35421100 - Engines and engine parts for military vehicles

35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 1 Dec 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nathaniel.dewfall100@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

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