Scope
Description
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement to procure a range of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) weighing scales. Equipment types and ranges as follows:
Bench 0-50 Kg
Crane 0-5000Kg
Hanging 0-2200Kg
Pallet 0-2500Kg
Floor 0-3000Kg
Platform 0-20000Kg
Equipment to be manufactured to UKCA/CE & BSEN 45501.
Please note, procurement dates and values in this notice are subject to governance and should not be viewed as a firm commitment.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 August 2028 to 23 August 2032
- 4 years, 3 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38311100 - Electronic analytical balances
- 38311200 - Electronic technical balances
- 42923100 - Weighing machinery
- 42923110 - Balances
- 42923200 - Scales
- 42923220 - Scales for continuous weighing of goods
- 42923230 - Checkweigher scales
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 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 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 12:00 GMT on 27th 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.
To access the Request For Information please see the attachment in the opportunity listing.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
14 August 2028
Contracting authority
DE&S Deca
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Sealand, Welsh Road
Deeside
CH5 2LS
United Kingdom
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government