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Spectroil Maintenance

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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08 Jul 2026 at 08:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Spectroil Maintenance" is currently in the planning stage, led by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender aims to engage the market for services involving the maintenance, calibration, and repair of Spectroil M machines used in oil analysis for the F-35 engine and lift fan. The procurement process, outlined in a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, is designed to evaluate potential suppliers ahead of a formal procurement stage. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by 31st July 2026. The contract is anticipated to cover an annual maintenance service, with possibilities for future ad-hoc consumables, and is geographically restricted to suppliers within the UK.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus, as well as calibration services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies with capabilities in providing diagnostic and repair services for complex machinery and offering comprehensive support packages will find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. The Defence sector's requirement for high standards and the potential for contract renewals up to December 2029 offer businesses a platform to establish a long-term relationship with the Ministry of Defence, bring innovation in service delivery, and enhance their market standing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spectroil Maintenance

Notice Description

The Spectroil M machines are utilised to perform analysis of oil samples from the F-35 engine and lift fan. The Authority intends to assess the market to identify suppliers who can provide diagnostic and repair services in support of the Spectroil M machines. The proposed requirement will cover the annual servicing, calibration and repair of the equipment, with an option for ad-hoc consumables. The Contractor will be responsible for: - One annual preventative Maintenance visit per year, per unit for the four Spectroil M machines, inclusive of all required parts and spares. - Ad-hoc supply of consumables (The Authority may utilise this as an option). - Call out locations shall be limited to the UK. The MoD is seeking details about the support packages suppliers routinely provide to the market with regards to repair callouts and consumables. The MoD is keen to understand what approaches to supporting of these machines might present the best value for money.

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) has been published to assess the current market to assist in the determination of the procurement strategy. No formal procurement has been launched, and this is not a commitment by the UK MoD to place a contract or launch a tender in the future. Through this PMEN, the MoD seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified suppliers. Any interested supplier with the capability and experience to deliver this service are asked to register their interest by contacting the buyer at the details provided in this notice. This is only an expression of interest for the Authority to understand the market, suppliers are asked to only provide indicative costs if it would support the details provided, this ensures fair and open competition. Suppliers that express an interest but are not yet registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) are encouraged to do so. No supplier will be given any competitive advantage through prior engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c5d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063941-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2026 - 22 Dec 2027 1-2 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
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
Post Town
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

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