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Provision of Vickers Hardness Testing Machine with 5 Years Service and Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Feb 2026 at 08:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

08 Jan 2026 at 11:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Vickers Hardness Testing Machine with 5 Years Service and Support." The procurement falls under the industry category of measuring and control equipment and was conducted through an open competition method. Key dates in this process included the contract signing on 12th February 2026, with the contract set to end by 31st March 2031. Initially, the tender stage began with a notice published on 8th January 2026, closing submissions by 27th January 2026. This tender targeted suppliers capable of delivering modern Vickers and Brinell hardness testing machines along with installation, training, and long-term support.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial measurement equipment and software integration. Suppliers with expertise in semi-automated testing machinery and metal sample analysis, particularly those prepared for long-term service engagements, were well-suited to compete. The Ministry's choice of ZwickRoell Ltd signifies the importance of established capabilities in delivering high-quality testing equipment and consistent support services. This contract can serve as a substantial opportunity for large-scale manufacturers and suppliers within the defence sector, fostering partnerships that could lead to further expansion in government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vickers Hardness Testing Machine with 5 Years Service and Support

Notice Description

1710 NAS requires the purchase of a modern Vickers and Brinell hardness testing machine, including installation and training and 5 years servicing and support . Specifically, a semi-automated fixed hardness machine and accompanying software able to test at 10 - 30 kg-f and Brinell testing of aluminium samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0601bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012668-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZWICKROELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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