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title: "715533451 Provision of Mechanical Engineering Support"
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# 715533451 Provision of Mechanical Engineering Support

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a257

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "715533451 Provision of Mechanical Engineering Support" has been completed by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. The procurement focuses on services in the defence and security sector, specifically the provision of mechanical engineers to RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth for maintenance of aircraft ground equipment of the Typhoon Jet engines. Managed through an open procedure, the contract spans four years with the possibility of a one-year extension and involves a gross value of £4,532,089.22. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2030, with potential extension options available. Located in Bristol, the buying organisation plays a pivotal role in providing equipment and support for the UK's defence forces.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the mechanical engineering domain, particularly those specialising in defence-related services. Large firms like Morson Human Resources Limited, the awarded supplier, may find this contract an advantageous addition to their portfolio, allowing them to establish or expand their presence in the defence sector. The contract's open nature under the Procurement Act 2023 encourages competitive participation, offering a lucrative chance for companies equipped to deliver high-quality engineering services to compete and potentially secure future procurement opportunities in government defence projects. Furthermore, the contract's potential for extension and additional personnel highlights ongoing opportunities for qualified businesses.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement to procure a contract for the provision of mechanical engineers to RAF Coningsby and RAF Lossiemouth for maintenance of aircraft ground equipment of the Typhoon Jet engines. The Contract will be for a duration of four years, with an optional extension for one additional year. The Contract will be procured via the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This is considered a Defence and Security Contract due to its scope and therefore the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 are applicable.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional personnel to support the maintenance if required.

Renewal: Additional year of support available if required to support the programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005554-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,179,168 |
| Lots value | £2,179,168 |
| Awards value | £3,776,741 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MORSON HUMAN RESOURCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005554-2026
- 3 Oct 2025 at 14:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062231-2025
- 25 Sep 2025 at 14:27 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059799-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005554-2026
  22nd January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062231-2025
  3rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059799-2025
  25th September 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/public/registration
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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