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title: "702421455 - ACDECA/017 In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment"
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# 702421455 - ACDECA/017 In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03265b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, through the Defence Electronics & Components Agency (DECA), has awarded a contract for "In-Service Support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment" to Evident GMBH (formerly Keymed Ltd). This procurement is categorised under non-destructive testing services and is valued at £190,000 over a duration of three years. The procurement was carried out using a limited method, specifically the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice, due to Evident GMBH’s unique technical expertise and status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the associated Ultrasonic Flaw Detector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical support and repair services related to non-destructive testing equipment, particularly those specialising in aviation and defence. The ongoing requirement for the support and repair of critical equipment, especially for the Ministry of Defence, highlights the potential for growth among firms that possess advanced technical knowledge and capabilities. Businesses that focus on manufacturing or providing spare parts for specialised equipment could find themselves well-equipped to compete should future opportunities arise in this niche sector.

## Notice

There is an ongoing requirement to provide in-service support for Ultrasonic NDT Equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

There is an ongoing requirement to provide in-service support for Ultrasonic Equipment, provided to the Ministry of Defence. There is current equipment in service with the MoD and ongoing support is needed

### Procurement Information

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008129-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | FLINTSHIRE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2022 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008129-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-electronics-and-components-agency

## Provenance

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