--- title: "SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Non-Complex Tooling Supply and Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-06006c63-dec0-4bb5-b150-c3ac85d39985" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06006c63-dec0-4bb5-b150-c3ac85d39985" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06006c63-dec0-4bb5-b150-c3ac85d39985.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06006c63-dec0-4bb5-b150-c3ac85d39985.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-06-03" --- # SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Non-Complex Tooling Supply and Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06006c63-dec0-4bb5-b150-c3ac85d39985 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-06006c63-dec0-4bb5-b150-c3ac85d39985) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-06006c63-dec0-4bb5-b150-c3ac85d39985.json) ## Summary The procurement process, titled "SUPPLY CHAIN NOTICE - Non-Complex Tooling Supply and Service," is facilitated by the Ministry of Defence, primarily based in Bristol, England. The process is currently in the planning stage with an engagement period ending on 28th July 2026. The contract seeks suppliers for tooling supply and associated services, classified under the "Tool kits" category, within the South East and Scotland regions of the United Kingdom. Interested parties are invited to express their interest, following Boeing Defence UK’s procurement best practices rather than adhering to public procurement regulations under the Procurement Act 2023. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, to engage with Boeing Defence UK, providing essential tools and services. The tender invites businesses that can supply hand tools, diverse tool box setups, and maintenance services, potentially even on-site. Enterprises with broad manufacturer sourcing capability or membership in JOSCAR could have a competitive advantage. Engaging with this process offers businesses the potential for collaboration and growth in the defence and aerospace sectors, with alignment to Boeing’s stringent procurement standards, thereby enhancing credibility and expanding market reach. ## Notice Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential supplies who can provide the below tooling and associated services across a range of manufacturers. Interested parties must be able to supply one or more of the required potential work packages: Hand tools; Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Spanner, Sockets, Pliers and similar items Tool Boxes; Ability to source from a wide range of manufacturers to kit out diverse tool box setups Servicing; Maintenance of tool box equipment with potential for on-site work If you are a member of JOSCAR, please include your member number in your response Boeing will carry out its pre-qualification and procurement in accordance with Boeing procurement best practices and procedures. These processes cannot and shall not be deemed to be public procurement processes for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023. Accordingly, in line with its current procurement best practices and procedures, Boeing will notify candidates in writing whether they have been successful in their EOI and will proceed to the tender stage, or whether their EOI has been unsuccessful. Boeing's decision on the candidates it takes forward to the tender stage is final, within its sole discretion and cannot be appealed ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33944c6-76a3-4341-ac7a-a002e1f4d970 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44512940 - Tool kits ## Release History - 3 Jun 2026 at 10:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33944c6-76a3-4341-ac7a-a002e1f4d970 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33944c6-76a3-4341-ac7a-a002e1f4d970 3rd June 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.boeingsuppliers.com/become/terms#international ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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