--- title: "714653452 - Workshops In-Service Support" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a38.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-11-06" --- # 714653452 - Workshops In-Service Support Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051a38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051a38.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "714653452 - Workshops In-Service Support" is managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a part of the UK Ministry of Defence. This tender focuses on providing in-service support for UK Armed Forces Workshop Equipment, both domestically and abroad, covering a variety of machinery such as woodworking, metalworking, and garage equipment. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation is a central government public authority. The current procurement stage is the tender phase, with the expression of interest deadline set for 7th December 2025. The procurement method is selective, involving a competitive flexible procedure, and the contract is geared towards the defence and security sectors. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for firms specialising in maintenance, repair, and equipment supply within the defence industry. It is well-suited for businesses capable of providing comprehensive technical support and servicing, including SMEs and VCSEs. With a significant contract value of £35,000,000, there is potential for additional services and items to be incorporated later, offering further opportunities. Companies with a strong capability in managing technical documents, training, and environmental management would find this procurement highly advantageous for expanding their business footprint within governmental contracts. ## Notice The requirement is to provide in service support to UK Armed Forces Workshop Equipment (Both in the UK and overseas) which may include: Woodworking Equipment Metal Working Equipment Garage Equipment Mobile Vehicle Lifts Welding and Cutting Equipment (including Fume Extraction and Soldering) Gas Forges Hot Mobile Pressure Washers Floor Cleaning Equipment Fabric Working Equipment (including Sewing Machines) Industrial Routers and CNC Machinery, including CNC Software Lifting Equipment Warehousing Equipment Fume Cabinets Ovens for heat treatment and bonding Composite Repair Equipment Measuring Machines and Laser Scanners Laser Etching, For services which may include: Contract management Servicing Technical Support Safety and environmental management Maintanance Repairs Purchase of equipment and spares Commisioning and decommisioning of equipment Training Provision of technical documents. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Potential for additional items/services to be added to the contract at a Later date. Renewal: Potential option years may be included. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071786-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 21 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000,000 | | Lots value | £35,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 39713410 - Floor-cleaning machines - 42662100 - Electric welding equipment - 42662200 - Non-electric welding equipment - 42715000 - Sewing machines - 45262670 - Metalworking - 45422100 - Woodwork - 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery ## Release History - 6 Nov 2025 at 16:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071786-2025 - 21 May 2025 at 10:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023724-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071786-2025 6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023724-2025 21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=e0fc0913-de49-42d7-934f-4ed546c22251&_ncp=1761580373156.155597-1 - 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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