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PDS, Ad Hoc Repairs & Support for Collins Comms Eqpt Across Multiple Platforms

DE&S DECA

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05 Mar 2026 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by DE&S Deca, a public authority under the central government located in Deeside, UK, involves post-design services and ad-hoc repairs for Collins Aerospace Communications Equipment across multiple military platforms. This planned procurement notice, published on 5th March 2026, sets the groundwork for a direct awarding method to commence service provision from 1st March 2027, with contracts potentially extending until February 2035. The procurement falls within the services category, primarily involving radio and communication equipment, and repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems, valued at approximately £9.22 million. Interested parties should mark their calendars for a future notice slated for release by 30th October 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military electronic systems, radio equipment, and command, control, and communication services, particularly those with expertise in maintenance and repair services. SMEs with a background in aerospace and telecom hardware servicing could find this contract beneficial, given the direct award procurement method, which simplifies the competitive process. Additionally, the extended contract period suggests ongoing support and collaboration, fostering long-term business growth and governmental relationships.

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Notice Title

PDS, Ad Hoc Repairs & Support for Collins Comms Eqpt Across Multiple Platforms

Notice Description

Post-Design Services, Ad-Hoc Repairs and support for Collins Aerospace Communications Equipment Across Multiple Platforms

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019806-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,886,176 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE&S DECA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEESIDE
Postcode
CH5 3RJ
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
Hawarden: Aston
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

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