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Procurement & Support of Dynamic Rotary Gun & Conductivity Tester - UK4

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 16:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 Jan 2026 at 16:47

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in MOD Sealand, Flintshire, United Kingdom. The current tender is titled "Procurement & Support of Dynamic Rotary Gun & Conductivity Tester - UK4" and falls within the non-destructive testing services industry category. This tender is in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure, and submissions are to be made via the Defence Sourcing Portal. Key dates include the tender period closing on 4th August 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 22nd July 2026. The awarded contract is expected to commence on 7th October 2026 and may extend until 2033, considering the option for two additional years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in non-destructive testing equipment and services. Companies meeting the technical criterion of ISO 9001:2015, or equivalent standards, are encouraged to participate. The procurement is notably suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its inclusivity. Given the open procedure, businesses of varying sizes with competitive technical and pricing propositions can vie for this substantial contract, valued gross at approximately £1,092,209. Successful bidders will not only supply essential equipment to the UK’s NDT community but also establish a long-term partnership with a key governmental body.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement & Support of Dynamic Rotary Gun & Conductivity Tester - UK4

Notice Description

There is a requirement to procure Dynamic Rotary Guns and Conductivity Measurement Testers used within the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) community within the UK. There is currently no equipment in service and the need is vital to continue to support the NDT community

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Two option years

Renewal: Two option years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060933
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056791-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£910,170 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£910,170 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 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
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Postcode Area
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

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