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Procurement & Support of Dynamic Rotary Gun & Conductivity Tester - UK4

Awarded to Ether NDE Limited

Defence Equipment and Support(buyer)

Published
Published 19 January 2026
Deadline
Closed 4 August 2026

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Overview

Defence Equipment and Support is procuring Dynamic Rotary Guns and Conductivity Measurement Testers for use within the UK's Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) community, with an estimated value of £910,170. The equipment is currently not in service and is required to support ongoing NDT operations. Submissions are due by 4 August 2026.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£910,170
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 January 2026
Questions by
22 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Non-destructive testing services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£998,985
Award date
5 November 2026
Contract period
6 October 2026 → 6 October 2031
Contract length
5 years
Could run to
18 November 2033
Against estimate
10% above
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Ether NDE Limited

This contract ends on 6 October 2031, or 18 November 2033 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Ether NDE Limited

Based in
St Albans
Public contracts won
3
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

1 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services drew a median of 5 bids over the last 24 months; 18% received only one.

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Price 50% · Quality 50%

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  • Price50%

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Defence Equipment and Support in the last 12 months

95

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  1. Contract

    5 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    16 June 2026

  3. Prior Information Notice

    19 January 2026

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