Planning

Cable Testing Equipment

DE&S DECA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 15:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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 procurement process initiated by DE&S Deca involves acquiring cable testing equipment, including Cable Analysers, Light Source and Power Meters, and Copper multiservice testers/Plain Old Telephone testers (POTS). This project is part of the Ministry of Defence's initiative and is categorised under goods within the telecommunications industry. Located in Deeside, United Kingdom, the process is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement notices having been published on 23rd March 2026. Interested parties have until 3rd April 2026 to submit response information via the Defence Sourcing Portal or email. The procurement process is guided by legal standards outlined in UK legislation, with the main contract slated to commence on 14th October 2027 and conclude by 14th October 2031.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in telecommunications and cable testing technologies. As DE&S Deca is open to engaging Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), companies of various sizes have the chance to secure this contract valued at approximately £1.67 million GBP. Businesses equipped with the capability to develop or supply advanced cable testing equipment stand a good chance to further enhance their market standing. Additionally, it allows for strategic collaborations and partnerships, reinforcing their position within the defence sector.

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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 has been extended: all RFI submissions must be provided to the Authority :by 12:00 GMT on 3rd of April 2026. Please find link to Opportuntity Listing where you will find a copy of the RFI for your submission. https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/60790/detail.si 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/026403-2026
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
23 Mar 20261 months 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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