Scope
Reference
714970452
Description
The Authority has a one off requirement for the supply, delivery and installation of a tensile testing machine at MOD Lyneham. The machine must come with a five year support and service package. Further details including machine specification can be found in the procurement documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk)
Total value (estimated)
- £306,666 excluding VAT
- £368,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 2 July 2031
- 5 years, 5 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44315100 - Welding accessories
- 43800000 - Workshop equipment
- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and the tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and the tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
7 January 2026, 11:55pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk). In order to participate suppliers are required to register for an account which is free of charge.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Evaluation | As per the tender documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) |
Quality |
| Commercial Evaluation | As per the tender documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) |
Price |
Weighting description
There are no weightings, the evaluation methodology is "technically compliant, lowest price".
Other information
Payment terms
As per the tender documents on the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Air Commercial, RAF Cosford
Wolverhampton
WV7 3EX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Taylor Rudkin
Email: Taylor.Rudkin100@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government