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title: "714597452 - Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0502f9"
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# 714597452 - Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0502f9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector" is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government located at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, UK. The current status of this procurement is active, and it involves a selective procurement method called a Competitive Flexible Procedure. This stage involves suppliers responding to a Project Specific Questionnaire by 17th June 2025, with the tender evaluation and trials following this stage. The contract is set to start on 20th May 2026 and end on 5th May 2033, with options to extend for an additional four years. The industry category is primarily focused on goods, specifically bomb and metal detectors, with a total contract value of approximately GBP 43.6 million.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and support of detection equipment, specifically those capable of fulfilling requirements related to handheld, low metal detectors. The procedure's selective nature requires potential providers to demonstrate strong technical capabilities and project experience, as suppliers will be shortlisted based on compliance and technical scores. Companies well-versed in defence and security sectors, equipped to manage long-term infrastructure support, and capable of adhering to stringent classification requirements will find this tender particularly beneficial for business expansion.

## Notice

The requirement is for the procurement and in service support of approximately 800 Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detectors. The in-service support shall include, but not limited to provision of spares, repairs, servicing and maintenance, training, obsolescence management. The detectors have the following requirements: The handheld Metal, Low Meatal detector capability shall be a single handheld sweep detector, to provide a crush wire, metal, low metal, detect capability. The capability shall be Man-portable, deployable and robust for deployment in all environmental climates and at all scales to detect and locate the presence or absence of Explosive Ordnance (EO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) The equipment shall be supportable over a 10-year period from Initial Operation Capability (anticipated 1 years post contract award) with the ability to procure additional systems if required during this time. The contract shall be a total of 11 years (7 years + 4, 1 year options) The highest classification of the requirements and data managed through the In-Service Support of Handheld Metal, Low Metal Detector contract is OFFICIAL SENSITIVE. The Cyber Risk level for this procurement is VERY LOW. The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) is RAR-287051598. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Potential Providers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The requirement is for the delivery of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) within 1 years of contract award with an initial in-service support period of 7 years which will commence from acceptance of IOC. The Contract will include the following Contract Options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 4 years to a total of 10 years of in-service support and total contract duration of 11 years: Qty 4, 1-year options to extend In-Service Support. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s). Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender.

### Planning Information

Future Ground Search (FGS) – PIN 1 - Supplier Brief & DSEI attendance
• FTS - 2023-042573 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026247-2023 
• CF - ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f 
FGS – PIN 2 - Supplier Brief & Industry Day
• FTS - 2024-041534 –https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2024 
• CF - a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d 
FGS – PIN 3 – Demonstration Day Events
• FTS - 2024-042248 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024249-2024 
• CF - 5913c291-f06d-44b1-a3e6-64bce510af4f - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5913c291-f06d-44b1-a3e6-64bce510af4f

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059416-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 5 May 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,347,259 |
| Lots value | £36,347,259 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35124000 - Metal detectors
- 38546100 - Bomb detectors

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:19 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059416-2026
- 7 May 2025 at 10:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019314-2025
- 15 Apr 2025 at 08:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015140-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059416-2026
  24th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019314-2025
  7th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015140-2025
  15th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/884863250196AA31CA05
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5913c291-f06d-44b1-a3e6-64bce510af4f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016365-2024
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024249-2024
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026247-2023
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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