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title: "Video Extensometry Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066273"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Video Extensometry Upgrade

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066273

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Video Extensometry Upgrade," focusing on scientific installations and analytical software. This project involves the supply and installation of a video extensometry system at HMNB Portsmouth, with aims to modernise materials testing capabilities. The procurement, categorised under goods, required direct procurement without competition, below threshold. The contract was awarded on 20th January 2026 and is active from 21st January 2026 until 20th January 2029, delivering in the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in non-contact measurement systems, software installation, and support services. Ideal candidates include SMEs like ZwickRoell Ltd, who have expertise in supplying and supporting scientific and analytical software packages. Businesses that focus on high-accuracy strain measurement across various material types are well-positioned to benefit from and advance similar future projects within the defence sector and beyond. The procurement's focus on expanding in-house testing and compliance with ISO17025 underscores the importance of technical proficiency in competing for similar contracts.

## Notice

This procurement is for the supply, installation, calibration and support of a non-contact video extensometry system (hardware and software) compatible with the existing 100kN Zwick 1474 tensile testing machine at 1710 Naval Air Squadron, HMNB Portsmouth. The new capability will enable high-accuracy, non-contact strain measurement for metallic, polymeric, composite and rubber materials testing, supporting ISO17025-accredited testing. The requirement includes installation, training, calibration, software compatibility with TestXpert III, and ongoing support to modernise existing equipment and expand in-house materials testing capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019646-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,035 |

## 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

- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019646-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019646-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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