Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment, a 9 month contract. Support and spares for a range of mobile Hydraulic Servicing Equipment (HSE) used in the maintenance of multiple rotary wing platforms, Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and their associated components. Also supporting the two Dye Mix Trollies used by Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) to create coloured smoke for their displays.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £424,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
713949452 - The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment, a 9 month contract. Support and spares for a range of mobile Hydraulic Servicing Equipment (HSE) used in the maintenance of multiple rotary wing platforms, Hawk and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and their associated components. Also supporting the two Dye Mix Trollies used by Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT) to create coloured smoke for their displays.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
Sun Test is the OEM and sole provider with the technical capability to support the Hydraulic Test System. The system has been unsupported since September 2024, and Sun Test remains the only supplier with the necessary proprietary knowledge, calibration protocols, and integration experience to restore functionality within the required timeframe.
A market scan was conducted, but no alternative suppliers were identified with equivalent system familiarity or readiness to deliver within the operational window. Engaging a new supplier would introduce significant delays and technical risks.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
713949452
Title
The Provision of In-Service Support of Hydraulic Test Equipment
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Sun Test Systems BV
Weesp
Country
Netherlands
NUTS code
- NL - Netherlands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £424,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Support Capabilities and Commodities Team
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom