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Procurement of 6 Endoscopes for the Examination of Ordinance equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for six endoscopes intended for the examination of ordinance equipment. This tender falls under the goods category and was executed using a direct procurement method due to its below-threshold status, meaning it proceeded without competition. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete', and the contract is currently active, having been signed on 19th December 2025. The procurement process was conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, and the contract is scheduled to conclude on 5th March 2026.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying precision examination equipment such as endoscopes. The contract, valued at £97,963.20 gross, was awarded to BH Technologies Ltd, previously known as Druck Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. Businesses with capabilities in high-quality endoscopic equipment manufacturing and servicing, as well as those with innovative solutions for precision equipment used in the defence sector, would find similar future opportunities advantageous to pursue within government-related contracts. This contract can serve as a noteworthy reference for those aspiring to establish or expand their footprint in the public procurement landscape, especially within the defence equipment niche.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of 6 Endoscopes for the Examination of Ordinance equipment

Notice Description

Procurement of quantity 6 Endsoscopes for the Examination of Ordinance Equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006944-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33168100 - Endoscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,636 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 5 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Laura Green
Contact Email
laura.green200@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BH TECHNOLOGIES LTD (FORMALLY KNOWN AS DRUCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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