---
title: "714910452 - PPA/002 - Air Weapons Handling Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051928"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-20"
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# 714910452 - PPA/002 - Air Weapons Handling Systems

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051928

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Defence Equipment and Support on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, is currently in the planning stage for the project titled "PPA/002 - Air Weapons Handling Systems". The tender seeks to secure the provision of spares and in-service support for air weapons handling equipment aboard Daring Class Royal Navy vessels. This procurement, classified under goods with a focus on defence and security, has a projected gross value of £6,000,000. Located in the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in Bristol, the process follows the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54. Crucial dates include the publication of a future notice expected on 20th May 2025.

This opportunity is poised to stimulate business growth, particularly for companies skilled in repair and maintenance services of warships, mechanical engineering, hull and mechanical spare parts, and engineering support services. The tender is notably suitable for SMEs, providing them a significant opportunity to establish or extend their involvement with the Ministry of Defence over a contract period from 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2031, with possible renewal extensions. The project’s requirements suggest that businesses with expertise in mechanical engineering and defence support services are well-positioned to compete for this promising contract.

## 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 air weapons handling equipment as fitted aboard Daring 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/023372-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| 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 | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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

- 35521000 - Hull and mechanical spare parts for warships
- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71336000 - Engineering support services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023372-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023372-2025
  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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