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UK 7- In Service Support and Maintenance of PSUATE Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

12 Mar 2026 at 15:26

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 14:03

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 08:20

Award

27 Nov 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a public authority under the British Ministry of Defence, is focused on the "UK 7 - In Service Support and Maintenance of PSUATE Equipment". This contract falls within the industry category of repair and maintenance services for testing apparatus. Located in Flintshire, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently at the contract amendment stage with the latest amendment notice dated 12 March 2026. Key dates include a start date on 13 March 2026 and the contract extending potentially to 31 March 2029, with renewal options available. This procurement is governed by the UK Procurement Act 2023, employing a direct award method due to technical reasons specific to the delivered services, which are deemed above the threshold for open competition.

This procurement presents a unique business opportunity primarily for specialised service providers in the defence equipment support industry possessing extensive expertise and technical knowledge. Specifically, businesses with experience in maintaining air defence capabilities and testing apparatus would find this contract advantageous for growth. Given the presence of a direct award to Intepro UK Limited, an SME and the original equipment manufacturer, there may be limited opportunities for competition; however, subcontractors or secondary suppliers with relevant capabilities may find partnership opportunities in supporting the main awardee. Businesses seeking to expand their scope into central government projects can look into engaging with DE&S for similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

UK 7- In Service Support and Maintenance of PSUATE Equipment

Notice Description

In service support Maintanence and Repair of PSUATE Equipment for MOD UK.

Procurement Information

DE&S Deca, on behalf of the Air Commodities Delivery Team and part of the UK Ministry of Defence (The Authority) Intends to Direct award a contract to Intepro Systems UK to provide In service Support (ISS) to the PSUATE equipment, which supports the UK Ministry of Defence's Air Defence capabilities. The contract is for 1 year plus 2 option years estimated to start February 2026. The contract is for continuous support, Maintenance and Repair of the current Inservice capability of PSUATE. The Contract has a proposed Value of PS0.652M (Inclusive of VAT) The authority considers that the direct award of this non-competitive contract falls within the circumstances set out in the Procurement Act 2023 Sch. 5, Para. 6(a)(b): 6. The following conditions are met in relation to the public contract- a) Due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods service or works required, and b) There are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. This is because Intepro Systems UK is the OEM of and design authority and have supported and maintained the equipment for approximately 30 years and have the specialist skills, experience, knowledge and test equipment to continue with the support. No other contractor has access to the technical knowledge, documents, skills and test equipment necessary to fulfil this requirement, therefore only Intepro Systems UK can provide the services required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£580,244 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£580,244 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTEPRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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