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715728455 - Procurement and In-Service Support of Remote Case Entry (RCE) System - UK4

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 15:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 13:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 13:36

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support entails the procurement and in-service support of Remote Case Entry (RCE) systems. The procurement is relevant to the defence and security sector and takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from Bristol. The process is in the tender stage and involves the acquisition of four RCE systems, with an option for two additional systems, including in-service support lasting up to eight years from the acceptance of full operating capability, extendable for an additional two years. Documents and expressions of interest for the Competitive Flexible Procedure must be submitted by 10 April 2026, as detailed in the Project Specific Questionnaire available via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in robust, deployable systems with technical expertise. It suits firms with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System certification and those capable of providing training, maintenance, and obsolescence management. The contract is extensive, with potential renewal and optional expansions tailored to defence needs, allowing reputable suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with the central government. Companies adept in integrated logistics support, project management, and manufacturing high-quality systems under strict safety protocols will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for enhancing their portfolio. SME suitability is indicated, promoting diversity in the supplier base and fostering an environment conducive to innovative solutions. This opens doors for firms seeking to leverage their expertise in critical defence system development amidst stringent safety standards and operational requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715728455 - Procurement and In-Service Support of Remote Case Entry (RCE) System - UK4

Notice Description

The requirement is for the Procurement and In-Service Support of 4 x Remote Case entry systems, with the option to purchase and support 2x additional systems if required. The in-service support shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of spares, repairs, servicing and maintenance, training, and obsolescence management. The Remote Case Entry system shall provide a portable abrasive cutting capability, capable of performing cuts either remotely or semi-remotely through materials up to 40mm thick mild steel cases of Air Dropped weapons, and it should be operable at a safe distance of 250m. The cutting process must be designed to generate no significant heat, thereby mitigating the risk of inadvertently triggering or activating any sensitive devices in the vicinity. The system is expected to be portable, deployable, and robust, suitable for use in all environmental conditions. It shall have a working area footprint of 3m (width) x 3m (depth) x 2m (height) and must be portable through a corridor measuring 1m wide, 3m long, and 2m high, while also being manoeuvrable through a 90-degree turn in a corridor that is 1m wide and 2m high. The requirement is for the delivery of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of x 1 system within 6 months of Contract Award. FOC (4 systems in total) shall be delivered within 1 year and 4 months of Contract Award. In-Service Support shall commence from IOC and continue for a period of 8 years from acceptance of Full Operating Capability (FOC) with options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 2 years. The system shall provide means of viewing/monitoring the Case Entry action remotely in real time from the Incident Control Point (ICP). The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) number is RAR-SMB9GT8 resulting in a cyber risk profile of Level 1. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Suppliers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level. The Modern Slavery Risk Assessment has been identified as Medium for this procurement, the winning tenderer will be required to complete the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) post contract award- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/msat The highest classification of the requirements and data managed through any resulting Contracts is OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE. Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to ISO9001:2015 or suitable alternative standard, with the appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a Nationally Accredited Certification Body. You will be required to provide a copy of the certificate(s) as directed by any Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) associated with this Notice, and in any event, the winning supplier will be required to provide it for review prior to contract award. The contractual condition for quality will be Allied Quality Assurance Publication (AQAP) 2110.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any resulting Contract will include the following Contract Options to procure and provide In Service Support for an additional 2 x systems. Additional procurement and In Service Support of 1x system Additional procurement and In Service Support of 1x system Any resulting Contract will include the following Contract Options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 2 years: Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s) listed. Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. The Authority reserves the right to procure and support additional systems while the contract is valid, in addition to the options stated above.

Renewal: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Any resulting Contract will include the following Contract Options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 2 years: Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s) listed above. Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender

Planning Information

The market engagement was previously conducted in the form supplier briefs and can be found here: FTS – Project 1 - 2024/S 000-021192 CF – Project 1 - 71160d74-a7a5-430e-97e8-4e79bad8ee52

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018551-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35333100 - Bombs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,308,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,308,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 16 Apr 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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