Planning

Weighing Scales

DE&S DECA

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Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 16:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Feb 2026 at 16:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), with its procurement agency DE&S Deca, is planning for the procurement of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) weighing scales. This contract process is in the planning phase, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 10th April 2026. The procurement includes various types of weighing scales suitable for industrial applications, with deliveries expected within the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically electronic analytical balances and weighing machinery. DE&S Deca operates from Deeside, United Kingdom, and the planned contract period is from August 2028 to August 2032, with an estimated value of £500,000.

This opportunity offers potential growth for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying industrial weighing equipment. It is suitable for SMEs capable of providing scales that comply with UKCA/CE standards and BSEN 45501 regulations. By participating in the RFI, companies can position themselves for a future tendering stage, potentially solidifying partnerships with a major central government body. Suppliers who meet quality standards and possess capabilities in delivering heavy-duty and precise weighing machinery will find this tender promising for expanding their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weighing Scales

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure a range of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) weighing scales. Equipment types and ranges as follows: Bench 0-50 Kg Crane 0-5000Kg Hanging 0-2200Kg Pallet 0-2500Kg Floor 0-3000Kg Platform 0-20000Kg Equipment to be manufactured to UKCA/CE & BSEN 45501. Please note, procurement dates and values in this notice are subject to governance and should not be viewed as a firm commitment.

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 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 10th April 2026. Please contact the Authority at your earliest opportunity should you encounter challenges with your submission. Please find link to Opportuntity Listing where you will find a copy of the RFI for your submission. https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60807 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026437-2026
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38311100 - Electronic analytical balances

38311200 - Electronic technical balances

42923100 - Weighing machinery

42923110 - Balances

42923200 - Scales

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
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
14 Aug 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2028 - 23 Aug 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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