Scope
Reference
713458450
Description
DE&S Deca on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a requirement to maintain a Remote Video Viewing Aids [RVVA] / Industrial Borescope capability, for use by Inspection, Testing and Repair Teams for aircraft maintenance and repair operations.
The RVVA inventory estimated at 360 units has been rendered obsolete by the manufacturers and suppliers. Consequently, this equipment will no longer be supported post March 2026. Therefore, there is an emerging requirement to procure new replacement RVVA, together with a maintenance and training support package, in order to maintain an RVVA capability.
Total value (estimated)
- £9,300,000 excluding VAT
- £11,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2031
- Possible extension to 30 April 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x Option years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
2 x Option years would be considered as an extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 71632200 - Non-destructive testing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 February 2026
Enquiry deadline
4 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All Tenders to be submitted via DSP
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical criteria in accordance with SOR and including 10% Social Value |
Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Commercial price for value for Defence |
Price | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Sealand
Flintshire
CH5 2LS
United Kingdom
Region: UKL23 - Flintshire and Wrexham
Organisation type: Public authority - central government