Scope
Reference
715636450
Description
Forward Support Unit have a requirement to increase capabilities to include Flexible Hose Assembly (FHA). These units will extensively be utilised by both SURFLOT Fleet Time units and units in UPKEEP/SED. This organic capability would save significant time and cost to FTSPs/Defect rectification due to long lead times and high labour charges from the Industry Partners.
Contract 1. Flexible Hose manufacture equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £129,048.40 excluding VAT
- £154,858.08 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 January 2026
Contract dates
- 6 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years, 2 months, 26 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract will include the option to extend by up to six years after the initial end date of 31 March 2026, giving a maximum duration up to 31 March 2032. The contract is set at an initial value of £57,324.2 ex VAT (£68789.04) with the option to increase this to a total value of £129,048.4 ex VAT (£154858.08 inc VAT)) to allow for the purchase of additional goods as detailed in the contract.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract will include the option to extend by up to six years after the initial end date of 31 March 2026, giving a maximum duration up to 31 March 2032. The contract is set at an initial value of £57,324.2 ex VAT (£68789.04) with the option to increase this to a total value of £129,048.4 ex VAT (£154858.08 inc VAT)) to allow for the purchase of additional goods as detailed in the contract.
CPV classifications
- 44165100 - Hoses
Contract locations
- UKK41 - Plymouth
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not applicable at this value.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Fluid Power Group UK LTD (Flowtech West Bromwich) T/A Allswage
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHDR-4623-CYZY
Roebuck Street
West Bromwich
B70 6RB
United Kingdom
Email: sales@flowtech.co.uk
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Flexible Hose manufacture equipment
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Whale Island, HMS Excellent
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
United Kingdom
Email: eleanor.rust100@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government