Tenders/The Procurement and In-Service Support of Portable Metal and Low Metal Detection Systems - UK2

The Procurement and In-Service Support of Portable Metal and Low Metal Detection Systems - UK2

Defence Equipment and Support

Published: Nov 11, 2026

Updated: Nov 12, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the security and defense, information and communication technology and audit and accounting sectors, with a focus on IT support and Asset Valuation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 (DT), part of the NAD Group Ministry of Defence, are considering initiating a project for the procurement and in-service support of approximately 500 Handheld, portable metal and low-metal detection systems intended for operation by a single operator. The in-service support shall include, but not limited to spares provision, repairs, technical expertise, servicing, safety and environmental management, obsolescence management, configuration control and technical support. The contract duration shall be for a maximum period of 11 years, 7 years plus 4 x 1-year options. The total estimated contract value is £36,500,000 (Ex VAT) or £44,000,000 (Inc VAT). The Authority will be considering Commercial of The Shelf and the Modified of The Shelf (COTS & MOTS) detectors to equip advanced search teams across Defence. The capability shall be portable, deployable and robust for deployment in a diverse range of climates to detect and locate the presence, or absence, of Explosive Ordnance (EO) and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The systems shall be required to detect and locate targets across wide ranging and varied ground search tasks, operating effectively across a range of environmental and ground conditions. The equipment shall be supportable over a 10-year period from Initial Operation Capability (anticipated 1 year post contract award) with the ability to procure additional systems if required. In issuing this UK2 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 November 11, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 107041-2026. 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 317 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 22 currently open and 188 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 12, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

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 107041-2026 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.