---
title: "UK1 - Pipeline Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516f2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT DECA"
published: "2025-05-19"
---

# UK1 - Pipeline Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT DECA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516f2

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support Deca, a central government public authority based in Flintshire, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "UK1 - Pipeline Notice." This process involves the replacement of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment within the UK, under the industry category of Non-destructive testing services. The procurement is initiated as a tender with a total value of £5,500,000. Important upcoming dates include the future notice date of 1st September 2025 and a contract period expected to begin on 2nd March 2026, lasting until 28th February 2031, with a possibility for renewal. The process, aimed at service provision, expects to source a supplier who can cater to all such requirements.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply or servicing of Non-Destructive Testing Equipment. Companies that can provide comprehensive solutions or services in this domain, particularly those capable of meeting all requirements of the tender, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged, as indicated by the suitability criteria for lots within the tender. Participation in this process could offer growth potential by securing a long-term government contract and establishing a relationship with a prominent central government buyer.

## Notice

There is an ongoing requirement to replace current Non-Destructive Testing Equipment throughout the NDTE community within the UK. There are various NDT Equipment within this requirement and may be procured individually. The aim to have a supplier to provide all requirements. This notice is a follow on from a previous pre-market engagement process which was carried out under project number 701577695, however this is the same requirement and has not changed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022642-2025 |
| 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 | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,583,000 |
| 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 | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT DECA |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 13:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022642-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022642-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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