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title: "4255-1 Hydraulic jacks"
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# 4255-1 Hydraulic jacks

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b7f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process by Defence Equipment and Support, titled "4255-1 Hydraulic jacks," falls under the industry category of aircraft engine parts. The procurement was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage on 27th April 2026. The procurement involves the purchase of eight 12-tonne tripod hydraulic jacks which are vital for operations across the Chinook enterprise in Flintshire, United Kingdom. The method used was direct procurement below the threshold, meaning it was executed without competition. The contract period is set from 30th April 2026 to 10th November 2026, providing outspread service within this timeframe.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialising in aviation and heavy machinery parts. Companies similar to Tronair, which is an SME, have been deemed suitable to supply the contractual requirements successfully, highlighting the potential for growth within this niche market segment. Suppliers with expertise in manufacturing or distributing specialised hydraulic equipment and with established links in aerospace operations could greatly benefit from such contracting opportunities. Notably, strategic partnerships or targeted capacity expansions may position businesses favourably for similar future tenders issued by public authorities such as Defence Equipment and Support.

## Notice

Purchase 8x 12 tonne tripod hydraulic jacks (CLG) NSN 1730-00-912-3998 are required to be purchased in replacement of 8x that have been deemed Beyond Economical Repair (BER). 12T Jacks (NSN 1730-00-912-3998) availability is severely impacted across the Chinook enterprise, Operations, Front line, all Squadrons, and depth maintenance lines. The 12 Tonne Jacks make up over 3/4 of the overall Chinook Jack fleet, consequently, is by a long way the most frequently used Jack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037987-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £179,511 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | FLINTSHIRE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRONAIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34731500 - Parts for aircraft engines

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 11:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037987-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037987-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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