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4255-1 Hydraulic jacks

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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27 Apr 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process by Defence Equipment and Support, titled "4255-1 Hydraulic jacks," falls under the industry category of aircraft engine parts. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage on 27th April 2026. The procurement involves the purchase of eight 12-tonne tripod hydraulic jacks which are vital for operations across the Chinook enterprise in Flintshire, United Kingdom. The method used was direct procurement below the threshold, meaning it was executed without competition. The contract period is set from 30th April 2026 to 10th November 2026, providing outspread service within this timeframe.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in aviation and heavy machinery parts. Companies similar to Tronair, which is an SME, have been deemed suitable to supply the contractual requirements successfully, highlighting the potential for growth within this niche market segment. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or distributing specialised hydraulic equipment and with established links in aerospace operations could greatly benefit from such contracting opportunities. Notably, strategic partnerships or targeted capacity expansions may position businesses favourably for similar future tenders issued by public authorities such as Defence Equipment and Support.

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Notice Title

4255-1 Hydraulic jacks

Notice Description

Purchase 8x 12 tonne tripod hydraulic jacks (CLG) NSN 1730-00-912-3998 are required to be purchased in replacement of 8x that have been deemed Beyond Economical Repair (BER). 12T Jacks (NSN 1730-00-912-3998) availability is severely impacted across the Chinook enterprise, Operations, Front line, all Squadrons, and depth maintenance lines. The 12 Tonne Jacks make up over 3/4 of the overall Chinook Jack fleet, consequently, is by a long way the most frequently used Jack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037987-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34731500 - Parts for aircraft engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,511 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
FLINTSHIRE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRONAIR

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