Planning

Sound Level Monitoring equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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PlanningUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 16:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 15:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the central government in the UK, involves the supply of Sound Level Monitoring equipment. This procurement, with a value of £200,000, is categorised under the industry of noise-measuring equipment, noise-control consultancy services, and services related to noise pollution. The project is currently in the planning stage, and the contracting authority is located at MOD Sealand, Deeside, United Kingdom. Interested businesses must note key deadlines, including a Request for Information due by 31st January 2026, and an anticipated future notice date on 18th May 2026. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 28th August 2026 and conclude on 27th August 2031, with the potential for renewal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sound level monitoring hardware and associated consultancy services. The procurement process has been designed to favourably consider small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, indicating a support for diverse suppliers. The substantial contract value and potential for renewal present lucrative prospects for businesses capable of supplying high-quality noise measurement and control solutions. Companies eager to expand their public sector clientele or enhance their footprint within the UK market should consider engaging in this opportunity. The tender's focus on compliance and performance characteristics also suggests opportunities for businesses with expertise in innovative, high-performance monitoring solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Sound Level Monitoring equipment

Notice Description

Supply of Sound Level Monitoring equipment

Planning Information

DE&S DECA MST Procurement is issuing a Request for Information from industry to asnwer queries on the performance and compliance characteristics of the current market availability of Sound Level Monitoring equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081170-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

90742000 - Services related to noise pollution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
MST Procurement
Contact Email
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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