Provision of servicing for RUBB Hanger in Brunei

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 14:07

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of servicing for the RUBB Hanger in Brunei was awarded by the Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority located in Andover, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the defence and security category, specifically for repair and maintenance services of security equipment, and it involves direct procurement methods below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 27 April 2026 and will be active from 28 April 2026 until 31 May 2028, with potential renewal extending up to 31 May 2029. Key deadlines include scheduled future milestones, with the next significant date being the start of contract execution on 1 November 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in the services sector, particularly those specialising in the maintenance of security and defence equipment. As the procurement has been fulfilled through a direct approach without competition, businesses with expertise in similar servicing contracts, especially those with past experience in defence projects, would have had an advantageous position. The Ministry of Defence's choice of RUBB BUILDINGS LTD, a UK-based SME, highlights the potential for similar businesses to leverage their specialisation in servicing equipment to secure future contracts under such procurement regimes, thereby fostering business growth and international expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of servicing for RUBB Hanger in Brunei

Notice Description

Provision of 6 Monthly servicing for RUBB Hanger in Brunei for 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50610000 - Repair and maintenance services of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,334 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£186,466 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RUBB BUILDINGS

Further Information

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