---
title: "714912454 - MSS/150 - Flexible Hose Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051af8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# 714912454 - MSS/150 - Flexible Hose Support

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051af8

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a part of the Ministry of Defence, is planning a procurement process for the long-term support and certification of hydraulic, fuel, water, and air hoses used in defence equipment and vessels. This procurement falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services within the defence and security special regime. Located in Bristol, United Kingdom, DE&S is currently in the planning stage of this procurement, with the pipeline notice published on 21st May 2025. The procurement is classified as services and is valued at approximately £60 million gross, with the contract anticipated to commence on 31st March 2026 and conclude on 30th March 2036.

This tender opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in technical testing and consultancy services. Businesses proficient in composition and purity testing could leverage their expertise in ensuring the integrity and functionality of hoses in various defence settings. The procurement process is designed to be above the threshold, suggesting that it is open to substantial suppliers capable of handling large-scale projects. Companies that can provide comprehensive testing, analysis, and support services will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, ideally benefiting from the defence sector’s demand for specialised services.

## Notice

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), on behalf of the Ministry of Defence, are considering options to secure the long-term support and certification of hydraulic, fuel, water, and air hoses used across defence equipment and 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/023972-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023972-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023972-2025
  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

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