---
title: "Air Defence Availability Project (ADAPT) - UK1 Pipeline Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d95a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# Air Defence Availability Project (ADAPT) - UK1 Pipeline Notice

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d95a

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently in the planning stage for the Air Defence Availability Project (ADAPT), managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government body based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This initiative pertains to the defence industry, specifically focusing on short-range air defence systems. The anticipated contract period begins on 1st January 2027 and concludes on 1st December 2031, with possible extensions up to 31st December 2035. A direct procurement method will be used to award this sizeable contract, valued at £144,000,000 gross, with a UK-wide delivery scope.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the provision of in-service support for military vehicles and related equipment. Ideal bidders would be those with expertise in the production or servicing of infantry fighting vehicles, engines, electronic and mechanical spare parts, and other security and defence equipment. With its substantial value and tailored focus, this contract will likely appeal to well-established companies in the defence sector, looking to expand their market presence and reinforce their strategic roles within the UK's military supply chain.

## Notice

The current In-Service support provided under the Air Defence Availability Contract (ADAPT) shall expire 31st December 2026. This contract provides In-Service Support (ISS) for both the current Mounted and Dismounted Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) capabilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070627-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 1 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts
- 35412100 - Infantry fighting vehicles
- 35421000 - Mechanical spare parts for military vehicles
- 35421100 - Engines and engine parts for military vehicles
- 35422000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military vehicles
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 17:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070627-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070627-2025
  3rd November 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

## Provenance

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