---
title: "Provision of Vickers Hardness Testing Machine with 5 Years Service and Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0601bb"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Provision of Vickers Hardness Testing Machine with 5 Years Service and Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0601bb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Vickers Hardness Testing Machine with 5 Years Service and Support." The procurement falls under the industry category of measuring and control equipment and was conducted through an open competition method. Key dates in this process included the contract signing on 12th February 2026, with the contract set to end by 31st March 2031. Initially, the tender stage began with a notice published on 8th January 2026, closing submissions by 27th January 2026. This tender targeted suppliers capable of delivering modern Vickers and Brinell hardness testing machines along with installation, training, and long-term support.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industrial measurement equipment and software integration. Suppliers with expertise in semi-automated testing machinery and metal sample analysis, particularly those prepared for long-term service engagements, were well-suited to compete. The Ministry's choice of ZwickRoell Ltd signifies the importance of established capabilities in delivering high-quality testing equipment and consistent support services. This contract can serve as a substantial opportunity for large-scale manufacturers and suppliers within the defence sector, fostering partnerships that could lead to further expansion in government contracts.

## Notice

1710 NAS requires the purchase of a modern Vickers and Brinell hardness testing machine, including installation and training and 5 years servicing and support . Specifically, a semi-automated fixed hardness machine and accompanying software able to test at 10 - 30 kg-f and Brinell testing of aluminium samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012668-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | £95,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,990 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38424000 - Measuring and control equipment

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012668-2026
- 8 Jan 2026 at 11:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001396-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012668-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001396-2026
  8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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