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title: "713949452- In service support for hydraulic test equipment"
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# 713949452- In service support for hydraulic test equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8b246be-5a1e-45f5-bf46-7dc9f5ca2960

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "713949452- In service support for hydraulic test equipment," which falls under the "Repair and maintenance services" industry category. This service contract, valued at £424,000, covers the provision of support and spares for mobile hydraulic servicing equipment utilized in various rotary wing platforms, including the Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, as well as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team's dye mix trollies. The limited procurement utilised a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its above-threshold classification. Set to commence on 3rd October 2025 and conclude on 3rd July 2026, the contract involves multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other international regions such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are explicitly identified as suitable participants. Businesses specializing in repair and maintenance services, especially those with experience in servicing military or aerospace equipment, will find this contract beneficial. The wide geographical coverage of the service requirement offers further business expansion possibilities for companies operating both domestically and internationally.

## Notice

713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment, a 9 month contract. Support and spares for a range of mobile Hydraulic Servicing Equipment (HSE) used in the maintenance of multiple rotary wing platforms, Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and their associated components. Also supporting the two Dye Mix Trollies used by Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) to create coloured smoke for their displays.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d23daf-3586-43b4-b623-41f0ddcfd58e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2025 - 3 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £424,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £424,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUN TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 10:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d23daf-3586-43b4-b623-41f0ddcfd58e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44d23daf-3586-43b4-b623-41f0ddcfd58e
  6th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cc38348-3f0d-4514-9ec5-36982685ede5
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