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title: "PDM4 Obsolescence Resolution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab50"
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published: "2026-06-18"
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# PDM4 Obsolescence Resolution

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab50

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "PDM4 Obsolescence Resolution" was managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement is classified under the "goods" category with a specific focus on parts of radio and radar equipment. The procurement process concluded with a direct award under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, highlighting the project's reliance on the supplier's technical capabilities. The award was granted to Ultra Maritime and became effective on 9 June 2026. This agreement spans from June 2026 to December 2027, with provisions for potential options like shock testing included in the contract.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced radio and radar equipment, particularly those with unique intellectual property rights and technical expertise that are critical to the project's needs. Large-scale enterprises and firms with significant experience and capabilities in maritime technology solutions would be well-suited to engage with similar future projects. Additionally, companies able to offer innovative and technically robust solutions might find such tenders beneficial for business growth and establishing strong governmental partnerships.

## Notice

The C2TNC team recommends a new direct award PDM4 Obsolescence Recovery contract to be placed with UltraMaritime (UM) justified under Section 41 and Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 which permits direct awards when the supplier's technical capabilities are essential to the project's success. The justification for this takes into consideration the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Technical and Safety aspects of the equipment, interfaces and interoperable systems contained within the vessels. The intention is for the new contract to be negotiated with UM and notified to the market through the issue of aTransparency Notice (TN) to ensure compliance with the Act's requirements to maintain transparency in the directaward procurement process

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057511-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,371,218 |
| Contracts value | £2,371,218 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ULTRA MARITIME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057511-2026
- 2 Jun 2026 at 10:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051822-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057511-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051822-2026
  2nd June 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

## Provenance

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