--- title: "714917452 - Handheld Pinpoint, Complex Terrain Metal Detector - Pipeline Notice - UK1" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a35" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a35" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a35.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a35.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-05-21" --- # 714917452 - Handheld Pinpoint, Complex Terrain Metal Detector - Pipeline Notice - UK1 Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a35 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a35) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a35.json) ## Summary The Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, UK, is in the planning stage of procuring handheld pinpoint metal detectors for complex terrain. This process involves acquiring approximately 800 commercial off-the-shelf detectors designed to locate and confirm the presence of explosive ordnance and improvised explosive devices. The procurement is part of a project forecasted at a value of £6.7m (excluding VAT) for a total contract duration of 11 years, including options for in-service support. Interested suppliers should anticipate detailed project-specific questionnaires expected in October 2026, while the contract period is scheduled to start on 31st January 2028. This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence and security equipment, particularly those capable of providing robust detection technologies and through-life support services. Companies proficient in software maintenance, environmental adaptability of equipment, and compliance with commercial and technical specifications will find this project favourable. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is suitable for them, contributing to growth and innovation in the sector. Participation will primarily be facilitated through the Defence Sourcing Portal, providing vital advertising and engagement opportunities. ## Notice The Project Delivery team (DT) are considering initiating a project to procure and support 800 (Approx) Commercial off the Shelf Handheld complex terrain pinpoint metal detect capability The detectors have the following requirements: The handheld Metal detector shall be a single handheld stand and point detector, to provide a location and confirmation metal detect capability. The detector should have capability to remove known metallic background noise within the location of a suspected item. This is a stand and point detection requirement, within complex and metal saturated terrain The capability shall be Man-portable, deployable and robust for deployment in all environmental climates and at all scales to detect and locate the presence or absence of Explosive Ordnance (EO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) The equipment shall be supportable over a 10-year period from Initial Operation Capability (anticipated 1 years post contract award) with the ability to procure additional systems if required during this time. The total contract duration, including options is 11 years. It is the Authority's intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements of being able to support the project. Which includes through life technical support, including software and maintenance updates. The Authority intends to release a Project Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) associated with this opportunity, currently scheduled for October 2026. Please note this is an estimated date and subject to change. It is the Authority's intention to award a Contract for the delivery of equipment and 10 years of In-Service Support including options for a supplier to deliver this requirement and provide maintenance, training and supportability (through life support) for each capability. The project has a forecasted through-life value of ~PS6.7m (ex VAT). The Authority will be conducting all applicable advertising and potential procurement exercises via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Interested parties are strongly encouraged to review the information published by DSP. Interested parties will need to gain access to DSP to ensure they acquire the most up to date information. Please note market engagement was previously conducted in the form of Supplier Briefs, meetings at DSEI, Industry and demonstration days, reference; FTS - 2023-042573 - CF - ca5aa8dc-d65c-49f5-b37a-6a55fd3fe00f FTS - 2024-041534 - CF - a5324c0e-8d34-48da-bfe5-f6a37e10e33d FTS - 2024-042248 - CF - 5913c291-f06d-44b1-a3e6-64bce510af4f The information provided within the UK1 notice is estimated and subject to change, it is not a committment by the Authority to proceed with the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023720-2025 | | 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 | 21 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2028 - 31 Jan 2035 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,700,000 | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 35124000 - Metal detectors - 38546100 - Bomb detectors ## Release History - 21 May 2025 at 10:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023720-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023720-2025 21st 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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