715699459 - Explosive Test Kits Replacement UK1

Defence Equipment and Support

Published: Jul 16, 2026

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense and general supplies sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.2 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the security and defense sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Protect Delivery Team, part of NAD UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) requires a new contract for the ongoing procurement of Explosive Test Kits (EXPENs). These are the first-line test kits, which enable rapid screening of explosive substances. A delay in procuring the test kits will create a capability gap, as the kits are single-use and have a shelf life of three years. Therefore, a replacement contract is required to support the continued use of the equipment. The contract duration will be for 5 years with a total estimated contract value of £2,199,695.83 (ex VAT) or £2,639,635.00 (inc VAT).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 067121-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Defence Equipment and Support

Defence Equipment and Support has issued 156 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 87 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Defence Equipment and Support in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,199,696 - £2,199,696. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 067121-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.