---
title: "The Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper-UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512b5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-05-14"
---

# The Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper-UK1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512b5

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## Summary

The procurement process is spearheaded by the Ministry of Defence, headquartered at Army HQ, Andover, UK. The process, currently in the planning stage, concerns the provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to the Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). This engineering support service, classified under CPV code 71336000, is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2025, with a completion date set for 31st March 2026, though it may extend to 31st March 2027. This service will be delivered across regions in the United Kingdom, and the estimated contract value is £1,917,000, with a gross value of £2,300,400. Critical documents have been published, with a future notice date scheduled for 15th May 2025. The procurement process adheres to legal obligations outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for engineering firms specialising in support services for military operations and aerospace technology. Given the project’s specific focus on the Watchkeeper RPAS, businesses with expertise in unmanned aerial systems and maintenance will find this opportunity favourable. The contract is above-threshold and suitable for SMEs, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises an equal chance to compete. Businesses that can provide qualified technicians for maintenance services will be well-suited to bid on this project, facilitating the expansion of their market presence in high-value government contracts. The Ministry’s location and scope ensure a steady demand for service provision throughout the contract period.

## Notice

The requirement is for the Provision of In Barrack Engineering Support (IBES) to Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS). It will cover the deployment of technicians to provide maintenance services on Watchkeeper RPAS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021103-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,917,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 14 May 2025 at 09:10 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021103-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021103-2025
  14th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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