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title: "713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a88e"
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published: "2025-10-06"
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# 713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a88e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for "The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment," classified under repair and maintenance services. The contract, signed on 3rd October 2025, is valued at £424,000 and is a 9-month agreement aiming to support and provide spares for Hydraulic Servicing Equipment used in various air platforms including the Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. It also caters to the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team's Dye Mix Trollies. The process followed a limited procurement method without prior publication, due to technical reasons, resulting in Sun Test Systems BV, located in the Netherlands, being awarded the active contract.

This tender presents an exclusive opportunity for businesses with expertise in hydraulic system maintenance and compatible proprietary technology. Firms equipped with knowledge of hydraulic servicing for military aviation equipment and those possessing unique integration and calibration skills are particularly well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future. Such contracts can potentially lead to expansion into defence or specialised maintenance services sectors where specific technical capabilities and rapid delivery are critical.

## Notice

713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment, a 9 month contract. Support and spares for a range of mobile Hydraulic Servicing Equipment (HSE) used in the maintenance of multiple rotary wing platforms, Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and their associated components. Also supporting the two Dye Mix Trollies used by Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) to create coloured smoke for their displays.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment, a 9 month contract. Support and spares for a range of mobile Hydraulic Servicing Equipment (HSE) used in the maintenance of multiple rotary wing platforms, Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and their associated components. Also supporting the two Dye Mix Trollies used by Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) to create coloured smoke for their displays.

### Procurement Information

Sun Test is the OEM and sole provider with the technical capability to support the Hydraulic Test System. The system has been unsupported since September 2024, and Sun Test remains the only supplier with the necessary proprietary knowledge, calibration protocols, and integration experience to restore functionality within the required timeframe. A market scan was conducted, but no alternative suppliers were identified with equivalent system familiarity or readiness to deliver within the operational window. Engaging a new supplier would introduce significant delays and technical risks.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062429-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £424,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUN TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2025 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062429-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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