--- title: "Cable Testing Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065720" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065720" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065720.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065720.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DE&S DECA" published: "2026-03-23" --- # Cable Testing Equipment Buyer: DE&S DECA Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065720 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065720) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065720.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by DE&S Deca involves acquiring cable testing equipment, including Cable Analysers, Light Source and Power Meters, and Copper multiservice testers/Plain Old Telephone testers (POTS). This project is part of the Ministry of Defence's initiative and is categorised under goods within the telecommunications industry. Located in Deeside, United Kingdom, the process is currently in the planning stage, with preliminary market engagement notices having been published on 23rd March 2026. Interested parties have until 3rd April 2026 to submit response information via the Defence Sourcing Portal or email. The procurement process is guided by legal standards outlined in UK legislation, with the main contract slated to commence on 14th October 2027 and conclude by 14th October 2031. This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in telecommunications and cable testing technologies. As DE&S Deca is open to engaging Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), companies of various sizes have the chance to secure this contract valued at approximately £1.67 million GBP. Businesses equipped with the capability to develop or supply advanced cable testing equipment stand a good chance to further enhance their market standing. Additionally, it allows for strategic collaborations and partnerships, reinforcing their position within the defence sector. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure Cable Analysers, Light Source and Power Meters, and Copper multiservice testers/Plain Old Telephone testers (POTS). ### Planning Information Respondents should provide information in accordance with the format provided in Annex A in PDF, quoting the RFI reference on all documentation. Please provide your response via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) or via the folllowing email address; DES-Deca-MST-Procurement@mod.gov.uk. The Authority may decide to contact you directly to clarify any points raised in your response. If you consider any further information is required to ensure you are able to bid in future, we invite you to submit comments within the response. Please note the deadline has been extended: all RFI submissions must be provided to the Authority :by 12:00 GMT on 3rd of April 2026. Please find link to Opportuntity Listing where you will find a copy of the RFI for your submission. https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/60790/detail.si Please contact the Authority at your earliest opportunity should you encounter challenges with your submission. This RFI is not a bidding opportunity, it is a means by which industry can provide information and does not constitute a commitment of an imminent procurement. All costs pertaining to the completion of this response are to be borne by the responders. Please note, procurement dates and values in this notice are subject to governance and should not be viewed as a firm commitment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026403-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2027 - 14 Oct 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,666,666 | | 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 | DE&S DECA | | Locality | DEESIDE | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH5 2LS | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham | | Local authority | Flintshire | | Electoral ward | Queensferry and Sealand | | Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32521000 - Telecommunications cable - 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables - 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission ## Release History - 23 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026403-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 14:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014816-2026 - 18 Feb 2026 at 14:03 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014801-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026403-2026 23rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014816-2026 18th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014801-2026 18th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/60790/detail.si - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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