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title: "714970452 - Provision of Tensile Testing Machine Tender Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e642"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# 714970452 - Provision of Tensile Testing Machine Tender Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e642

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located at RAF Cosford in Wolverhampton, aims to procure a tensile testing machine through an open competition tender, identified as 714970452. This procurement process begins with the tender stage, dated 21 November 2025, followed by the award process completed on 15 April 2026. Businesses interested in supplying this equipment must register and submit tenders via the Defence Sourcing Portal by the deadline of 7 January 2026. The contract period for the successful supplier commences on 2 February 2026, extending until 2 July 2031. This procurement falls within the industry category of testing and measuring machines and workshop equipment, to be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in testing machines, welding accessories, and repair services of testing apparatuses. Given its open competition nature, the process favours technically compliant bids with the lowest price point, making it accessible for SMEs capable of fulfilling the criteria. Aptillium Ltd, already positioned within this sector, exemplifies a suitable contender, having successfully won the bid with the contract award valued at £213,419, against a gross amount of £256,102.8. Companies in this industry can leverage such procurement opportunities to expand their capabilities, diversify their client base, and secure long-term service contracts.

## Notice

Type: Open Competition PA23 Volume of goods, services or works: 1 Tensile Testing Machine with Calibration and Service Plan once per annum for 5 years. Value of goods, services or works: PS213,419 The Authority has a one off requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of a tensile testing machine at MOD Lyneham. The machine must come with a five year support and service package. Further details including machine specification can be found in the procurement documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034314-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £306,666 |
| Lots value | £306,666 |
| Awards value | £213,419 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTILLIUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment
- 44315100 - Welding accessories
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 14:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034314-2026
- 21 Nov 2025 at 12:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076003-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034314-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076003-2025
  21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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