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    ContractsPortable Metal Detection Systems - Procurement and Support Contract
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    Portable Metal Detection Systems - Procurement and Support Contract

    Contract value
    £36.5m
    Published 11 Nov 2026

    The UK Ministry of Defence seeks suppliers for approximately 500 handheld metal detection systems with 11-year in-service support, valued at £44 million including VAT.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 11 Nov 2026· YesterdayviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £36.5m
    Published 11 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£36,500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

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    11 November 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to provide approximately 500 handheld portable metal and low-metal detection systems for explosive ordnance (EO) and improvised explosive device (IED) detection. This is a procurement and in-service support contract with a maximum duration of 7 years plus four 1-year extension options (11 years total). The systems must be deployable, robust, and effective across diverse climates and ground conditions for advanced search teams. Suppliers should be prepared to offer commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) or modified off-the-shelf (MOTS) solutions. In-service support requirements include spare parts provision, repairs, technical expertise, servicing, safety and environmental management, obsolescence management, configuration control, and ongoing technical support. The total estimated contract value is £36,500,000 excluding VAT or £44,000,000 including VAT. Equipment must be supportable for a 10-year period from initial operational capability (anticipated 1 year after contract award), with provisions for procuring additional systems if needed. Please note: This notice does not commit the Authority to proceed with any procurement.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07b91a

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