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title: "715728455 - Procurement and In-Service Support of Remote Case Entry (RCE) System - UK4"
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# 715728455 - Procurement and In-Service Support of Remote Case Entry (RCE) System - UK4

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c0e

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support entails the procurement and in-service support of Remote Case Entry (RCE) systems. The procurement is relevant to the defence and security sector and takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically managed from Bristol. The process is in the tender stage and involves the acquisition of four RCE systems, with an option for two additional systems, including in-service support lasting up to eight years from the acceptance of full operating capability, extendable for an additional two years. Documents and expressions of interest for the Competitive Flexible Procedure must be submitted by 10 April 2026, as detailed in the Project Specific Questionnaire available via the Defence Sourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in robust, deployable systems with technical expertise. It suits firms with ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System certification and those capable of providing training, maintenance, and obsolescence management. The contract is extensive, with potential renewal and optional expansions tailored to defence needs, allowing reputable suppliers to establish long-term partnerships with the central government. Companies adept in integrated logistics support, project management, and manufacturing high-quality systems under strict safety protocols will find this opportunity particularly beneficial for enhancing their portfolio. SME suitability is indicated, promoting diversity in the supplier base and fostering an environment conducive to innovative solutions. This opens doors for firms seeking to leverage their expertise in critical defence system development amidst stringent safety standards and operational requirements.

## Notice

The requirement is for the Procurement and In-Service Support of 4 x Remote Case entry systems, with the option to purchase and support 2x additional systems if required. The in-service support shall include, but not be limited to, the provision of spares, repairs, servicing and maintenance, training, and obsolescence management. The Remote Case Entry system shall provide a portable abrasive cutting capability, capable of performing cuts either remotely or semi-remotely through materials up to 40mm thick mild steel cases of Air Dropped weapons, and it should be operable at a safe distance of 250m. The cutting process must be designed to generate no significant heat, thereby mitigating the risk of inadvertently triggering or activating any sensitive devices in the vicinity. The system is expected to be portable, deployable, and robust, suitable for use in all environmental conditions. It shall have a working area footprint of 3m (width) x 3m (depth) x 2m (height) and must be portable through a corridor measuring 1m wide, 3m long, and 2m high, while also being manoeuvrable through a 90-degree turn in a corridor that is 1m wide and 2m high. The requirement is for the delivery of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of x 1 system within 6 months of Contract Award. FOC (4 systems in total) shall be delivered within 1 year and 4 months of Contract Award. In-Service Support shall commence from IOC and continue for a period of 8 years from acceptance of Full Operating Capability (FOC) with options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 2 years. The system shall provide means of viewing/monitoring the Case Entry action remotely in real time from the Incident Control Point (ICP). The Risk Assessment Reference (RAR) number is RAR-SMB9GT8 resulting in a cyber risk profile of Level 1. A full description of the Cyber Risk levels is available at DEFSTAN 05-138. Suppliers should make themselves familiar with the requirements against the profile assessment for this risk level. The Modern Slavery Risk Assessment has been identified as Medium for this procurement, the winning tenderer will be required to complete the Modern Slavery Assessment Tool (MSAT) post contract award- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/msat The highest classification of the requirements and data managed through any resulting Contracts is OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE. Prospective contractors are required to hold Quality Management System certification to ISO9001:2015 or suitable alternative standard, with the appropriate scope to deliver contract requirements, issued by a Nationally Accredited Certification Body. You will be required to provide a copy of the certificate(s) as directed by any Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) or Invitation to Tender (ITT) associated with this Notice, and in any event, the winning supplier will be required to provide it for review prior to contract award. The contractual condition for quality will be Allied Quality Assurance Publication (AQAP) 2110.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Any resulting Contract will include the following Contract Options to procure and provide In Service Support for an additional 2 x systems. Additional procurement and In Service Support of 1x system Additional procurement and In Service Support of 1x system Any resulting Contract will include the following Contract Options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 2 years: Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s) listed. Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender. The Authority reserves the right to procure and support additional systems while the contract is valid, in addition to the options stated above.

Renewal: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Any resulting Contract will include the following Contract Options to extend the in-service support duration for a further 2 years: Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. Extension of In-Service Support for an additional one-year period. The Authority reserve the right, at its absolute discretion, to not take up any or all the option(s) listed above. Further information on the option(s) will be provided in the Invitation to Tender

### Planning Information

The market engagement was previously conducted in the form supplier briefs and can be found here: 
FTS – Project 1 - 2024/S 000-021192 
CF – Project 1 - 71160d74-a7a5-430e-97e8-4e79bad8ee52

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018551-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2026 - 16 Apr 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,308,000 |
| Lots value | £5,308,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35333100 - Bombs

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 15:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018551-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016915-2026
- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016900-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018551-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016915-2026
  25th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016900-2026
  25th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/60830303019C95B13D90
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/msat
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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