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title: "714907465 - MSS/147 - Highly Mechanised Weapons Handling System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518c9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# 714907465 - MSS/147 - Highly Mechanised Weapons Handling System

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518c9

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support entity, part of the UK's central government, is currently in the planning phase for a procurement process titled "714907465 - MSS/147 - Highly Mechanised Weapons Handling System". This procurement, aimed at spares and in-service support for mechanised weapons handling equipment on Queen Elizabeth Class Royal Navy ships, falls under the defence and security sector. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2026, ending by 31st May 2031, with potential extensions to as late as May 2033. Located in Bristol, the procurement process involves electronic, mechanical, and engineering services. Notably, it carries a significant value, above threshold, with a total budget allocation of £12,000,000 gross. The next notice with details is expected to be published post 20th May 2025.

This tender presents robust growth opportunities for businesses involved in the defence industry, particularly those dealing in electronic and electrical spares or engineering services for warships. With its focus on mechanical and electrical engineering services and with a strong financial backing, firms with expertise in these fields stand to gain substantially. Companies specialising in repair and maintenance services, as well as those with the capability to support highly mechanised naval equipment, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the planned renewal possibility and the long duration of the contract period, securing this tender could provide sustained engagement and revenue for successful bidders.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, are considering options to secure the provision of spares and in-service support for highly mechanised weapons handling equipment as fitted aboard Queen Elizabeth Class Royal Navy vessels. Please note: The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in a future notice if the opportunity progresses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023257-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | 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
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 35522000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for warships
- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 12:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023257-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023257-2025
  20th 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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