---
title: "Procurement of Box Making Machines - UK 4"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e934"
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published: "2026-02-04"
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# Procurement of Box Making Machines - UK 4

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e934

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, was titled "Procurement of Box Making Machines - UK 4" in the industry category of machinery for paper or paperboard production. This tender was conducted under an open competition procurement method, below the financial threshold. The tender aimed to acquire two box-making machines for delivery to His Majesty's Naval Base in Portsmouth and Clyde. The tender phase began on 26th November 2025, with an enquiry period concluding on 17th December 2025. Bids were to be submitted by 7th January 2026, and the procurement was originally intended to conclude with contract execution on 22nd January 2026. However, the procurement process was terminated on 2nd February 2026 due to unsuitable bids received during the tendering period, leading to its cancellation as of 4th February 2026.

This opportunity initially offered potential business growth for manufacturers of specialised machinery, particularly those equipped to supply advanced box-making machines suitable for naval applications. SMEs were specifically highlighted as suitable contenders in the procurement documentation. Despite the termination of the process, opportunities may arise in the future as Defence Equipment and Support plans to reassess its requirements and potentially issue a revised tender. Businesses adept at competitive pricing strategies and possessing the ability to provide high-quality, efficient machinery would be ideally positioned to benefit from such opportunities should a renewed tender be solicited.

## Notice

Procurement of 2 Box making machines - one to be delivered to His Majesty's Naval Base (HMNB) Portsmouth and the second one to be delviered to HMNB Clyde

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009940-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | TLJ31 Portsmouth, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42800000 - Machinery for paper or paperboard production

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:26 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009940-2026
- 26 Nov 2025 at 13:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077250-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009940-2026
  4th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077250-2025
  26th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60509
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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