--- title: "702421455 - ACDECA/017 In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment VTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09f62514-bec0-40b3-a184-ade1f4ae052d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f62514-bec0-40b3-a184-ade1f4ae052d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f62514-bec0-40b3-a184-ade1f4ae052d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f62514-bec0-40b3-a184-ade1f4ae052d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-03-25" --- # 702421455 - ACDECA/017 In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment VTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09f62514-bec0-40b3-a184-ade1f4ae052d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09f62514-bec0-40b3-a184-ade1f4ae052d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09f62514-bec0-40b3-a184-ade1f4ae052d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA), is initiating a contract titled "702421455 - ACDECA/017 In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment VTN." This procurement falls under the Non-destructive testing services category and is located in Wales. The current procurement stage is set to award this contract, valued at approximately £190,000 excluding VAT, to Evident GMBH as a result of a single source procurement process. The contract is intended for a three-year duration, commencing on 11 April 2022, with a deadline for tender-related activities concluding on 4 April 2022. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in technical services related to non-destructive testing and maintenance of ultrasonic equipment. Companies with expertise in supporting Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products, particularly those familiar with aviation safety and inspection protocols, would be well-suited to engage in this market. Given that only Evident GMBH possesses the specific technical know-how and equipment for this requirement, businesses may consider exploring similar niches or forging partnerships that align with the Ministry of Defence’s needs to enhance their growth prospects. ## Notice This notice is to advise that a contract will be awarded to Evident GMBH as a single source procurement. ACDECA/017 - In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment, Evident GMBH - Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) The Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Evident GMBH (formally Keymed Ltd), for the support and repair of Ultrasonic NDT Equipment. The contract shall be for a period of 3 years with an anticipated value of PS190K excluding VAT. Evident GMBH are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (UFD) EPOCH 600, it supplies and procures the spare parts for the equipment. Evident GMBH have the expert technical knowledge required for the test, calibration and repair of the equipment. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Evident GMBH using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, pursuant to Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This is based on technical reasons, as Evident GMBH are the only economic operator with the specific technical know-how, tools, documentation and means to meet this requirement. The Evident GMBH equipment is required for MoD units to carry out inspections on, and assist with repairs, to aircraft equipment. If they are not supported, the capability to inspect aircraft equipment will be greatly reduced and potentially lost. This may lead to safety risks to the aircraft and cause Aircraft on Ground. Evident GMBH are the OEM and subject matter experts for the EPOCH 600 UFD equipment, Design Authority and manufacturer of the equipment. Evident GMBH do not supply spares to third party companies and therefore no other supplier is able to fulfil this requirement. Keymed Ltd are dividing their company, with Evident GMBH taking over the Ultrasonic Flaw Detector (UFD) EPOCH 600 equipment. Additional information: Additional details for the decision to single source this contract is attached Additional details for the decision to single source this contract is attached Additional details for the decision to single source this contract is attached ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc53b3-96b0-43df-b08f-6640a2f1370a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £190,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | DEESIDE | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH5 2LS | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Flintshire | | Electoral ward | Queensferry and Sealand | | Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2022 at 12:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc53b3-96b0-43df-b08f-6640a2f1370a - 25 Mar 2022 at 12:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc53b3-96b0-43df-b08f-6640a2f1370a - 25 Mar 2022 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc53b3-96b0-43df-b08f-6640a2f1370a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41dc53b3-96b0-43df-b08f-6640a2f1370a 25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/64605144017FB86174DD Voluntary Transparency Notice Find a Tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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