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714970452 - Provision of Tensile Testing Machine Tender Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 14:15

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located at RAF Cosford in Wolverhampton, aims to procure a tensile testing machine through an open competition tender, identified as 714970452. This procurement process begins with the tender stage, dated 21 November 2025, followed by the award process completed on 15 April 2026. Businesses interested in supplying this equipment must register and submit tenders via the Defence Sourcing Portal by the deadline of 7 January 2026. The contract period for the successful supplier commences on 2 February 2026, extending until 2 July 2031. This procurement falls within the industry category of testing and measuring machines and workshop equipment, to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in testing machines, welding accessories, and repair services of testing apparatuses. Given its open competition nature, the process favours technically compliant bids with the lowest price point, making it accessible for SMEs capable of fulfilling the criteria. Aptillium Ltd, already positioned within this sector, exemplifies a suitable contender, having successfully won the bid with the contract award valued at £213,419, against a gross amount of £256,102.8. Companies in this industry can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their capabilities, diversify their client base, and secure long-term service contracts.

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Notice Title

714970452 - Provision of Tensile Testing Machine Tender Notice

Notice Description

Type: Open Competition PA23 Volume of goods, services or works: 1 Tensile Testing Machine with Calibration and Service Plan once per annum for 5 years. Value of goods, services or works: PS213,419 The Authority has a one off requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of a tensile testing machine at MOD Lyneham. The machine must come with a five year support and service package. Further details including machine specification can be found in the procurement documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034314-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

43800000 - Workshop equipment

44315100 - Welding accessories

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£306,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£306,666 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£213,419 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2031 Over 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APTILLIUM

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