Tender

714970452 - Provision of Tensile Testing Machine Tender Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Nov 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process via an open procedure for the "Provision of Tensile Testing Machine" which involves the supply, delivery, and installation of a tensile testing machine at MOD Lyneham. The procurement, classified under goods in the industry category for machines and apparatus for testing and measuring, is currently in the tender stage. The deadline for tender submissions is set for 7th January 2026, with any enquiries to be made by 12th December 2025. This procurement is situated in Wolverhampton, UK, and the value of the contract is estimated at £306,666. Businesses interested in submitting tenders must do so through the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of testing and measurement apparatus, particularly those with the capacity to provide ongoing maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that the evaluation criteria are focused on technical compliance and lowest price. The procurement offers growth prospects for companies capable of providing the required equipment with a five-year support and service package. Businesses that can meet the economic and technical selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents will be particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714970452 - Provision of Tensile Testing Machine Tender Notice

Notice Description

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)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076003-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Jul 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Taylor Rudkin
Contact Email
taylor.rudkin100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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