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title: "Weighing Scales"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a63"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DE&S DECA"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Weighing Scales

Buyer: DE&S DECA  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a63

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), with its procurement agency DE&S Deca, is planning for the procurement of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) weighing scales. This contract process is in the planning phase, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 10th April 2026. The procurement includes various types of weighing scales suitable for industrial applications, with deliveries expected within the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically electronic analytical balances and weighing machinery. DE&S Deca operates from Deeside, United Kingdom, and the planned contract period is from August 2028 to August 2032, with an estimated value of £500,000.

This opportunity offers potential growth for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying industrial weighing equipment. It is suitable for SMEs capable of providing scales that comply with UKCA/CE standards and BSEN 45501 regulations. By participating in the RFI, companies can position themselves for a future tendering stage, potentially solidifying partnerships with a major central government body. Suppliers who meet quality standards and possess capabilities in delivering heavy-duty and precise weighing machinery will find this tender promising for expanding their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure a range of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) weighing scales. Equipment types and ranges as follows: Bench 0-50 Kg Crane 0-5000Kg Hanging 0-2200Kg Pallet 0-2500Kg Floor 0-3000Kg Platform 0-20000Kg Equipment to be manufactured to UKCA/CE & BSEN 45501. Please note, procurement dates and values in this notice are subject to governance and should not be viewed as a firm commitment.

### 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 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 10th April 2026. Please contact the Authority at your earliest opportunity should you encounter challenges with your submission. 
Please find link to Opportuntity Listing where you will find a copy of the RFI for your submission. 
https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60807
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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026437-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2028 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2028 - 23 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 38311100 - Electronic analytical balances
- 38311200 - Electronic technical balances
- 42923100 - Weighing machinery
- 42923110 - Balances
- 42923200 - Scales

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026437-2026
- 23 Feb 2026 at 16:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016200-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026437-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016200-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60807
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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