Scope
Reference
713335450
Description
DE&S Deca, on behalf of the Air Commodities Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence ("MOD"), intends to enter into a 5 year plus 3 option years contract with ETher NDE Ltd for the provision of In-Service Support (ISS) services, including the repair and maintenance of the equipment, the calibration of the equipment and the provision of software updates, in relation to the Eddy Current Flaw Detector Non-Destructive Test Equipment held at various locations within the MOD, which equipment supports the MOD's Air Defence capabilities. The proposed contract is expected to commence on 8th September 2025 (subject to change) and to have a total Value of £0.879M (Ex Vat).
Contract 1. Supply of In-Service Support for Eddy Current Flaw Detector Equipment
Supplier
Contract value
- £879,000 excluding VAT
- £936,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 8 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 October 2025 to 9 October 2030
- Possible extension to 9 October 2033
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
3 option years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
3 option years can be taken if the Authority deems the requirement is still needed with Ether NDE
CPV classifications
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
- 50211100 - Aircraft maintenance services
- 50211200 - Aircraft repair services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Ether NDE Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMMW-6925-YVYV
18 Brick Knoll Park
St Albans
AL1 5UG
United Kingdom
Email: sales@ethernde.com
Website: https://ethernde.com/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
N/A
Associated people/organisations:
N/A
Contract 1. Supply of In-Service Support for Eddy Current Flaw Detector Equipment
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: example.example@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government