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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 063941/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Defence Equipment and Support
National registration number: PVRL-5831-GLMM

Postal address: MOD Abbey Wood
Town: Bristol
Region: Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom

Contact Person: Sophie Smith
Email: sophie.smith455@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Spectroil Maintenance
Reference number: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5d9

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short description
The Spectroil M machines are utilised to perform analysis of oil samples from the F-35 engine and lift fan. The Authority intends to assess the market to identify suppliers who can provide diagnostic and repair services in support of the Spectroil M machines. The proposed requirement will cover the annual servicing, calibration and repair of the equipment, with an option for ad-hoc consumables.
The Contractor will be responsible for:
– One annual preventative Maintenance visit per year, per unit for the four Spectroil M machines, inclusive of all required parts and spares.
– Ad-hoc supply of consumables (The Authority may utilise this as an option).
– Call out locations shall be limited to the UK.
The MoD is seeking details about the support packages suppliers routinely provide to the market with regards to repair callouts and consumables. The MoD is keen to understand what approaches to supporting of these machines might present the best value for money.

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
50412000
50433000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-12-22 00:00
End
2027-12-22 23:59
Duration
1 year 1 day
Possible extension
2029-12-22 23:59
Extended duration
3 years 1 day
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-07-08 09:36

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-07-31 23:59
Engagement process description
This Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) has been published to assess the current market to assist in the determination of the procurement strategy. No formal procurement has been launched, and this is not a commitment by the UK MoD to place a contract or launch a tender in the future.
Through this PMEN, the MoD seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified suppliers. Any interested supplier with the capability and experience to deliver this service are asked to register their interest by contacting the buyer at the details provided in this notice.
This is only an expression of interest for the Authority to understand the market, suppliers are asked to only provide indicative costs if it would support the details provided, this ensures fair and open competition.
Suppliers that express an interest but are not yet registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP) are encouraged to do so. No supplier will be given any competitive advantage through prior engagement.