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title: "UK5 - IFF701 Calibration Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059d5a"
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# UK5 - IFF701 Calibration Services

Buyer: DE&S DECA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059d5a

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## Summary

The UK Ministry of Defence, specifically DE&S Deca, is managing a procurement process for "IFF701 Calibration Services." This contract involves the calibration of 40 IFF701(TI) test sets and is primarily in the defence security industry category. Located in Deeside, United Kingdom, the contracting process has reached the award stage, as of April 23, 2026, with a milestone for contract signature expected by May 13, 2026. The procurement method used is direct and is below the competition threshold, with the contract period set from May 22, 2026, to May 21, 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in calibration services, especially those familiar with or interested in defence and security sectors. Large-scale companies such as Viavi Solutions UK Limited, already identified as a supplier, could be ideal candidates due to the specialised nature of the services required. SMEs could also find prospects if they possess the necessary qualifications to perform calibration and maintenance of military electronic systems. The outsourcing of these services reflects continuous growth potential within the UK's defence infrastructure, providing an avenue for companies looking to expand their market presence in defence-oriented projects.

## Notice

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to calibrate 40 IFF701(TI) Test Sets.

### Planning Information

The Authority is making the market aware of the Market Engagement that has taken place. The RFI for was released to the market via Defence Sourcing Portal on the 18th of September 2025. Responses to this RFI were accepted until midnight on 17th October 2025.
Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-057791
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-059d5a
Published 18 September 2025, 3:19pm

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037226-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 21 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £620,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DE&S DECA |
| Additional buyers | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | DEESIDE |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH5 2LS |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Flintshire |
| Electoral ward | Queensferry and Sealand |
| Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIAVI SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 14:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037226-2026
- 23 Apr 2026 at 14:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037174-2026
- 18 Sep 2025 at 14:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057791-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037226-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037174-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057791-2025
  18th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/des-deca
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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