--- title: "701577695 - ACDECA/016 Supply of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-05" --- # 701577695 - ACDECA/016 Supply of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3eb5132-a324-4303-b7a6-82c8c2b4416b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a range of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment, identified under the tender title "701577695 - ACDECA/016 Supply of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment". This tender falls within the industry category of non-destructive testing services (CPV: 71632200) and is at the planning stage. The procurement process includes a market engagement phase, with an engagement end date set for 14 January 2025. The equipment is intended to be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The project aims to identify Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) equipment solutions to replace existing non-destructive testing equipment, ensuring support for at least 10 years. This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying non-destructive testing equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement is deemed suitable for them. The process includes providing responses to a Request for Information (RFI), which will help the Ministry of Defence understand market capabilities and solutions. By participating, businesses can establish long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence, gain visibility, and potentially secure additional contracts in the defence sector. ## Notice There exists an emergent requirement to replace a range of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment currently in use by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. Associated with this document is a list of questions which we would like a response to. We would be interested in any Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) equipment which could fulfil these requirements and future technical solutions. Any solutions must be supported for at least 10 years. A previous RFI has been published for this requirement in 2021. This is a current RFI which the Authority would like to understand the market. Attached to this notice is a full RFI document detailing the requirements top -level specification and also a supplier response form for completion when responding. Additional information: Visit the opportunity on the Defence Sourcing Portal for all further information and to respond to the RFI ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eac8fbd-6bdb-48f5-a4ea-76d6a475459c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Jan 2025 | | 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 | 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 - 5 Dec 2024 at 11:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eac8fbd-6bdb-48f5-a4ea-76d6a475459c - 31 Oct 2024 at 09:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f71e350-1a29-4769-95e7-422ad6e02068 - 31 Oct 2024 at 08:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a702802-49b1-4423-bde8-e4f059911790 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eac8fbd-6bdb-48f5-a4ea-76d6a475459c 5th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f71e350-1a29-4769-95e7-422ad6e02068 31st October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a702802-49b1-4423-bde8-e4f059911790 31st October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/455586d6-95e1-4b9c-8ad3-46e57bc3c886 701577695 Request for Information renewed documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0f394e28-decf-48f4-a5bb-9cb67ef719cc 701577695 Request for Information renewed documents - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/429723700192E1BFF023 Request for Information Detail - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52292 Defence Sourcing Portal Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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