Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Supportability Framework

Defence Equipment and Support

Published: Aug 26, 2026

Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Demining and Security Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 23.0 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 are considering initiating an Open Defence and Security Framework project for the purchase, support and maintenance of a range of in-service Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) Tools, including but not limited to: • User Filler Charge Container (UFCC's) • Firing Device/EOD Support Tools • Mine Marking equipment • Detonation/Explosive/Weapon • Infrastructure Search equipment It is the Authority’s intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements. The Authority intends to release a Preliminary Market Engagement notice (PMEN) in relation to this procurement in subsequent UK2 PMEN notices. The Project Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) associated with this opportunity, currently scheduled for late 2026. This an estimated date and subject to change. In issuing this UK1 notice, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 081512-2026. 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 211 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 23 currently open and 118 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 081512-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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 £23,000,000 - £23,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.