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715704459-CDN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, undertook a public procurement process for the installation of an overhead crane. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on installation services of cranes (CPV 51511110). Initiated as a direct procurement under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54, the process concluded without competition, as it was below the threshold. Contract number 715704459-CDN was awarded to Advanced Engineering Support Services Ltd, a small to medium enterprise situated in Essex. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026 and is set to be active until 30th April 2026, with a gross value of £65,534.40.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering services and equipment installation to showcase their capabilities in fulfilling government requirements. Companies that can deliver high-quality, efficient installation services would thrive in such tenders. While this particular procurement has concluded, similar opportunities for SMEs involved in engineering support services could arise, providing a pathway for business growth through contracts commissioned by central government departments like the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715704459-CDN

Notice Description

Installation of overhead crane

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064688
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009817-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51511110 - Installation services of cranes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,612 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan.pople101@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

ADVANCED ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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