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Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Supportability Framework

Defence Equipment and Support

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Planning

26 Aug 2026 at 17:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support is planning a national goods and support framework for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) tools. The requirement covers the purchase, support and maintenance of in-service equipment, including user filler charge containers, firing devices and EOD support tools, mine-marking equipment, detonation, explosive and weapon equipment, and infrastructure-search equipment. Related areas include explosive and detonator components, defence and security equipment, mine-detection apparatus, and repair and maintenance services. Delivery is expected across the United Kingdom. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence organisation Defence Equipment and Support, based at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol. The requirement is within the defence and security sector and is intended to be established as a framework agreement.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to use a competitive flexible procedure for an above-threshold, single-lot framework agreement. The buyer intends to publish a preliminary market engagement notice and currently expects the associated project-specific questionnaire in late 2026; the next notice is indicated for December 2026, and these timings may change. The planned contract period runs from 31 December 2028 to 31 December 2036. The estimated value is £23,000,000 excluding VAT, or £27,600,000 including VAT. The single lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Participation is expected to depend on commercial compliance and meeting the technical requirements.

The requirement is likely to suit manufacturers, specialist defence suppliers, equipment integrators and maintenance providers with experience in explosive ordnance disposal, search operations or related military support equipment. Relevant capability may include supplying and sustaining user filler charge containers, firing and EOD support tools, mine-marking systems, detonation or explosive equipment, weapon-related equipment, and infrastructure-search or mine-detection apparatus. Businesses offering repair, planned maintenance, technical support and through-life support may also be well placed. Suppliers should prepare evidence that they are commercially compliant and able to meet the buyer’s technical requirements. The stated suitability for SMEs indicates that smaller specialist businesses may be able to participate, either directly or through a suitable delivery or supply arrangement, when the framework progresses to market engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Supportability Framework

Notice Description

The Protect Delivery Team are considering initiating an Open Defence and Security Framework project for the purchase, support and maintenance of a range of in-service Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) Tools, including but not limited to: * User Filler Charge Container (UFCC's) * Firing Device/EOD Support Tools * Mine Marking equipment * Detonation/Explosive/Weapon * Infrastructure Search equipment It is the Authority's intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements. The Authority intends to release a Preliminary Market Engagement notice (PMEN) in relation to this procurement in subsequent UK2 PMEN notices. The Project Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) associated with this opportunity, currently scheduled for late 2026. This an estimated date and subject to change. In issuing this UK1 notice, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ed03
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081512-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

24615000 - Fuses, caps, igniters and electric detonators

31642200 - Detection apparatus for mines

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2028 - 31 Dec 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

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