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title: "Procurement of Magnetrons for the In Service Capability Support of I-Band Transponders - UK1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06586e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-03-30"
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# Procurement of Magnetrons for the In Service Capability Support of I-Band Transponders - UK1

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06586e

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## Summary

Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority within the UK Ministry of Defence, is in the planning stage of procuring magnetrons required for supporting I-Band Transponders on Merlin and Wildcat platforms. This procurement, labelled as "Procurement of Magnetrons for the In Service Capability Support of I-Band Transponders - UK1", falls under the industry category of electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment. The procurement is set to take place through an open procedure with interested suppliers expressing their engagement by 15 May 2026, ahead of the expected contract start date on 2 November 2026 at Deeside, United Kingdom. The planned procurement notice was published on 30 March 2026, with a future notice expected by 1 October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing electronic components and military equipment, especially SMEs, due to its open procedure allowing wider participation. Companies adept at producing intricate and bespoke electronic parts, like the magnetrons, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities, further encouraged by the substantial contract value of £2,796,000 gross (£2,330,000 net). Continued support through a new procurement route offers prospects for sustained business growth over the contract period, particularly appealing to firms with experience in aerospace defence and existing networks in the UK and internationally.

## Notice

DE&S Deca, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a requirement to purchase Magnetrons (NSN 5960-99-1187834) for the In Service Capability Support of I-Band Transponders fitted to Merlin and Wildcat platforms. The Magnetron is solely manufactured by the company MPD Components (Manufacturers Part No: MA2829) in the USA and is of a bespoke design for the I-Band Transponder. The requirement is currently provided by the DE&S Commodities Consumables contract but will require continued support via a new procurement route.

### Planning Information

RFI Document attached to the opportunity linked to this notice in DSP. All expressions of interest are to follow RFI instruction. https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60931

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029154-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,330,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 13:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029154-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 15:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015362-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029154-2026
  30th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015362-2026
  19th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60931
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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