Tender

EMFSME ITT

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT - DECA

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Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support (DECA), a central government public authority located at MOD Sealand in the United Kingdom, is actively seeking suppliers through an open procurement process for the supply of Electromagnetic Field Strength Survey Meter Sets under the tender title EMFSME ITT. The procurement falls within the category of goods with additional classifications including radiation monitors and non-destructive testing services. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 14th January 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 10th December 2025. This procurement adheres to the legislative framework of UKPGA 2023/54 and is above the threshold covered by GPA and CPTPP agreements, emphasising electronic submission adherence to stated terms and conditions.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those supplying goods compliant with economic and technical criteria such as PA23 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Business entities engaged in test and evaluation of military electronic systems or offering radiation protection services might find a lucrative prospect in competing for this contract valued at £1.92 million including VAT. The contract, awarded based on a technical weighting of 70% and cost consideration at 30%, offers an extended partnership over a five-year period from March 2026 to March 2031. Suppliers equipped with UKAS or ILAC calibration accreditation positioning themselves competitively within the parameters provided, are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMFSME ITT

Notice Description

Supply of Electromagnetic Field Strength Survey Meter Sets

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e60c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079789-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

38341600 - Radiation monitors

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

73436000 - Test and evaluation of military electronic systems

90721600 - Radiation protection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 2025Today
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT - DECA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
daniel.blackburn108@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SEALAND
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

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