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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 081512/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK1: Pipeline 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: Toni Stadon
Email: DES-LESTSP-SEEC-Commercial@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

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

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Supportability Framework
Reference number: 715916491

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
Special regime
DefenceSecurity

II.1.4) Short description
The Protect Delivery Team are considering initiating an Open Defence and Security Framework project for the purchase, support and maintenance of a range of in-service Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) Tools, including but not limited to:
• User Filler Charge Container (UFCC’s)
• Firing Device/EOD Support Tools
• Mine Marking equipment
• Detonation/Explosive/Weapon
• Infrastructure Search equipment
It is the Authority’s intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements.
The Authority intends to release a Preliminary Market Engagement notice (PMEN) in relation to this procurement in subsequent UK2 PMEN notices. The Project Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) associated with this opportunity, currently scheduled for late 2026. This an estimated date and subject to change.
In issuing this UK1 notice, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
27,600,000
Value (excluding VAT)
23,000,000
Currency
GBP

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

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
24600000
24615000
31642200
35000000
50000000

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

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2028-12-31 00:00
End
2036-12-31 23:59
Duration
8 years 1 day

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-12-31 23:59

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)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive flexible procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-08-26 17:01