Planning

Cable Testing Equipment

DE&S DECA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 14:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2026 at 14:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), represented by DE&S Deca, is in the planning phase to procure cable testing equipment, including cable analysers, light source and power meters, and copper multiservice testers. The procurement process is classified under the telecommunications industry, with specific focus on optical-fibre cables for data transmission. DE&S Deca operates from Deeside, United Kingdom, and the planning milestone for this procurement is currently scheduled for respondents to submit information by 18:00 GMT on 20th March 2026. This procurement will be carried out under the legal framework of the UK's recent legislation 2023/54 and aims to commence officially on 11th October 2027, leading to contract periods starting from 14th October 2027 until 14th October 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses dealing with telecommunications equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) looking to expand their market presence. With an estimated gross value of £2,000,000, companies specialising in advanced telecommunications and optical cable solutions have the potential to secure substantial business growth. The planned procurement aligns with MOD's strategic equipment needs, offering a pathway for innovative companies to contribute to national defence infrastructure and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the format provided in the response file as attachments through the Defence Sourcing Portal. While this is currently not an active bidding opportunity, it serves as a critical engagement tool for future procurement considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cable Testing Equipment

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure Cable Analysers, Light Source and Power Meters, and Copper multiservice testers/Plain Old Telephone testers (POTS).

Planning Information

Respondents should provide information in accordance with the format provided in Annex A in PDF, quoting the RFI reference on all documentation. Please provide your response via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) or via the folllowing email address; DES-Deca-MST-Procurement@mod.gov.uk. The Authority may decide to contact you directly to clarify any points raised in your response. If you consider any further information is required to ensure you are able to bid in future, we invite you to submit comments within the response. Please note the deadline: all RFI submissions must be provided to the Authority :by 18:00 GMT on 20th March 2026. Please contact the Authority at your earliest opportunity should you encounter challenges with your submission. This RFI is not a bidding opportunity, it is a means by which industry can provide information and does not constitute a commitment of an imminent procurement. All costs pertaining to the completion of this response are to be borne by the responders. Please note, procurement dates and values in this notice are subject to governance and should not be viewed as a firm commitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065720
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014816-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32521000 - Telecommunications cable

32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables

32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,666,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2027 - 14 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE&S DECA
Contact Name
Georgia Jackson
Contact Email
des-deca-mst-procurement@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
Postcode
CH5 2LS
Post Town
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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