---
title: "Equipment Update and Support Services for I-Band Transponders - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051745"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Equipment Update and Support Services for I-Band Transponders - UK1

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051745

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Equipment Update and Support Services for I-Band Transponders - UK1" is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a part of the public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a significant update published on 13th January 2026. The main procurement category is services, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services related to aircraft and other equipment, under the defence and security regime. The procurement method is a direct award with the contract period starting on 1st July 2026 and potentially extending until 30th June 2031. The main delivery location for this procurement is the United Kingdom, providing an estimated contract value of up to £7,200,000 GBP.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, with particular relevance to the defence industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the suitability criteria favour such organisations. The services required, including obsolescence mitigation, spare parts procurement, and repair services, create a niche market for companies with experience in working with military or defence equipment. The long-term nature of the contract with potential extensions suggests sustained business growth and engagement over several years, offering a stable and lucrative opportunity for qualified contenders in the defence services sector.

## Notice

Future I-Band Transponder Capability Support with Obsolescence Mitigation incorporating PDS services, spares procurement and repairs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002769-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | DEESIDE |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50210000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 15:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002769-2026
- 9 Jun 2025 at 08:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030790-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 12:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029883-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 14:14 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022747-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002769-2026
  13th January 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030790-2025
  9th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029883-2025
  4th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022747-2025
  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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