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In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment-UK 5

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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05 Aug 2026 at 14:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment-UK 5" is facilitated by Defence Equipment and Support, a part of the UK Ministry of Defence. The process has reached the award stage as of 5th August 2026, and identifies a direct contract award to Evident Europe GMBH. This procurement falls under the non-destructive testing services industry category and is meant for supporting ultrasonic flaw detector equipment. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 1st October 2026, running until 30th September 2027, with the possibility of extension for two more years. This procurement, conducted without competition due to the technical expertise required, involves service delivery primarily in the United Kingdom, with the buyer located in Flintshire and the supplier in Essex.

This tender offers a prime business opportunity for companies specialising in non-destructive testing services, particularly those capable of handling advanced ultrasonic equipment. Evident Europe GMBH, as the existing supplier and original equipment manufacturer, is well-suited for this contract due to its longstanding relationship and deep expertise with the UK Ministry of Defence’s equipment. However, other businesses looking to engage in similar contracts should ensure they possess unique technical skills, knowledge, and access to necessary resources to maintain and service high-tech defence equipment, aligning with the standards and requirements of central government procurement strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment-UK 5

Notice Description

DE&S Deca, on behalf of the Air Commodities Delivery Team and part of the UK Ministry of Defence (The Authority) Intends to Direct award a contract to Evident Europe GMBH to provide In service Support (ISS) the Epoch 600 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector equipment, which supports the UK Ministry of Defence's Air Defence capabilities. The contract is for 1 year plus 2 option years estimated to start October 2026. The contract is for calibration and ad-hoc repair of the current in-service Epoch 600 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector equipment. The Contract has a proposed Value of PS0.134M (Inclusive of VAT) The authority considers that the direct award of this non-competitive contract falls within the circumstances set out in the Procurement Act 2023 Sch. 5, Para. 7: 7. The public contract concerns the supply of goods, services or works by the existing supplier which are intended as an extension to, or partial replacement of, existing goods, services or works in circumstances where-- a) a change in supplier would result in the contracting authority receiving goods, services or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services or works; and b) the difference or incompatibility would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation or maintenance. This is because Evident Europe GMBH is the OEM of and design authority and have supported and the equipment for approximately 11 years and have the specialist skills, experience, knowledge and test equipment to continue with the support. No other contractor has access to the technical knowledge, documents, spares, skills and test equipment necessary to fulfil this requirement, and so by changing supplier there would be different/incompatible services with the existing goods and services resulting in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and/or maintenance for the equipment in question. Therefore, only Evident Europe GMBH can provide the services required. Epoch 600 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (UFD) equipment is used to carry out NDT inspections on various aircraft structures and components. There is an enduring requirement to provide support for UFD equipment. The In-Service Support for Epoch 600 UFD equipment, covering repair and calibration is currently provided through contract 702421455 with supplier Evident Europe GMBH. This contract expires on 30 Sep 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074303-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,133 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
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

EVIDENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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