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Flexible Hose manufacture equipment

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 15:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 12:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award of a contract for the manufacture of Flexible Hose equipment. The procurement process, labelled as an open procedure, aimed to enhance capabilities in the Forward Support Unit by including Flexible Hose Assembly (FHA). This development is expected to benefit both SURFLOT Fleet Time units and those in UPKEEP/SED, by saving time and reducing costs associated with long lead times and high labour charges from industry partners. The primary industry category involved is goods, specifically hoses, with delivery in the United Kingdom, including regions UKJ31 and UKK41. The awarding of this contract followed the submission deadline on 1 December 2025, and the contract period is set to begin on 6 January 2026, with options for extending up to 31 March 2032. The awarded contract to Fluidpower Group UK Ltd underscores the completion stage of the procurement process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the hose manufacturing sector, particularly those able to meet the demand for increased naval capabilities that the Ministry of Defence requires. Given the scale and the potential for a six-year contract extension, companies that specialise in hose assembly and manufacturing can leverage this contract for long-term growth. Small and medium enterprises with the ability to provide efficient production and assembly could find this type of tender well suited to their offerings. As the contract involves substantial deliveries within the UK regions, firms with a focus on quality technical solutions and competitive pricing are encouraged to explore similar future opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083459-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£126,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£126,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£129,048 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20258 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Postcode Area
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

Fluidpower Group UK Ltd (Flowtech West Bromwich ) T/A Allswage

Further Information

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