Scope
Description
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure Cable Analysers, Light Source and Power Meters, and Copper multiservice testers/Plain Old Telephone testers (POTS).
Total value (estimated)
- £1,666,666.67 excluding VAT
- £2,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 14 October 2027 to 14 October 2031
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 32521000 - Telecommunications cable
- 32562200 - Optical telecommunication cables
- 32562300 - Optical-fibre cables for data transmission
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 March 2026
Engagement process description
Respondents should provide information in accordance with the format provided in Annex A in PDF, quoting the RFI reference on all documentation. Please provide your response via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) or via the folllowing email address; DES-Deca-MST-Procurement@mod.gov.uk. The Authority may decide to contact you directly to clarify any points raised in your response. If you consider any further information is required to ensure you are able to bid in future, we invite you to submit comments within the response.
Please note the deadline: all RFI submissions must be provided to the Authority :by 18:00 GMT on 20th March 2026.
Please contact the Authority at your earliest opportunity should you encounter challenges with your submission.
This RFI is not a bidding opportunity, it is a means by which industry can provide information and does not constitute a commitment of an imminent procurement. All costs pertaining to the completion of this response are to be borne by the responders.
Please note, procurement dates and values in this notice are subject to governance and should not be viewed as a firm commitment.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 October 2027
Contracting authority
DE&S Deca
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
Welsh Road
Deeside
CH5 2LS
United Kingdom
Contact name: Georgia Jackson
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government