--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: WC1831293 - Installation of a new RO unit (Brackish water), Dhekelia (CYPRUS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-69c378c9-45b7-4425-9f9d-d0664e0463ca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69c378c9-45b7-4425-9f9d-d0664e0463ca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69c378c9-45b7-4425-9f9d-d0664e0463ca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69c378c9-45b7-4425-9f9d-d0664e0463ca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-03-09" --- # Supply Chain Notice: WC1831293 - Installation of a new RO unit (Brackish water), Dhekelia (CYPRUS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c378c9-45b7-4425-9f9d-d0664e0463ca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-69c378c9-45b7-4425-9f9d-d0664e0463ca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-69c378c9-45b7-4425-9f9d-d0664e0463ca.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Birmingham, England, has initiated a tender process for the installation of a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) unit in Dhekelia, Cyprus. This procurement falls under the category of drinking-water treatment plant construction work. The tender process involves a limited procurement method with competitive quotations below the threshold, focusing on works with a value of £760,000 funded in Euros. The key dates for expression of interest commence on 5th March 2026 and conclude with the award of contract by 15th June 2026, with project completion anticipated by 22nd December 2026. Companies must return the required documents electronically by 13th March 2026 to be eligible for the tender invitation. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their business within the public sector by participating in a defence-related infrastructure project. The project requires expertise in the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of water treatment equipment, particularly for firms familiar with automated systems and integration into SCADA systems. Businesses that specialise in water treatment, construction, and engineering will find this tender particularly relevant, as it involves substantial work with water pipelines and power supplies along with the removal of existing infrastructure. The project's location in Cyprus and the involvement of the Ministry of Defence may attract companies with international project experience and familiarity with stringent operational standards. ## Notice Installation of a new RO unit (Brackish water) to replace the existing old one. The work encompasses the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a new Brackish Water RO Unit complete with its Pre Filtration System at the RO Plant of Dhekelia. The new RO Unit shall be fully automated, with recovery rate up to 55% and capable of producing water at a rate of approximately 20m3/Hr. The scope shall also include the removal of the existing RO unit, and carrying out required modifications to the water pipelines and power supplies. The new unit shall be integrated to the existing SCADA system for telemetry and automated operation. The Provisional Key Tender dates for the project are as follows: - Expression of interest: Thursday 05/03/2026 - Expression of interest return: Friday 13/03/2026 - Invitation to Tender: Monday 16/03/2026 - Tender Return Date: Friday 17/04/2026 - Contract award: Monday 15/06/2026 - Commencement of work: Monday 22/06/2026 - Completion of work: Tuesday 22/12/2026 The currency of this project is Euro (EUR). The location of this project is Dhekelia, Cyprus (British Forces). Additional information: Any company wishing to participate in this tender should complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) and the EOI form which are attached and return them electronically to the above email address by no later than 12:00 EET on 13/03/2026. For companies that have submitted a PQQ within the last 12 months, there is no requirement to re-submit it. They must provide the details of their last PQQ submission to guarantee inclusion on the invitation list. ATTACHMENTS Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) Expression of Interest form Brief Scope of Works ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1194b99-49d6-43a4-a92c-f09a8c423ed9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 22 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £760,000 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B37 7ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Bickenhill | | Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45252126 - Drinking-water treatment plant construction work ## Release History - 9 Mar 2026 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1194b99-49d6-43a4-a92c-f09a8c423ed9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1194b99-49d6-43a4-a92c-f09a8c423ed9 9th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ee80405-2e5f-4619-b94b-4174c99a599a n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cd32903-8318-4ef6-9d19-4a88fd0757dc n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bdd4ac2-6e7d-4390-a1fa-449fcaeaecc5 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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