Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be8-bd5f-73ef-babb-be3b538b3dc5/explosive-ordnance-disposal-and-search-supportability-framework pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Supportability Framework [Defence Equipment and Support](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defence-equipment-and-support) Estimated value £23,000,000 Published 1 Sept 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Authority is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the market of its intention to establish an Open Defence and Security Framework for the purchase, support and maintenance of a range of in-service Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) Tools. The range of equipment requirements is split into the following LOT's: - Lot 1 User Filler Charge Container (UFCC's): A collection of equipment designed to house assured explosive material to enable explosive cutting, disruption, penetration, access and sympathetic functioning. - Lot 2 Firing Device/EOD Support Tools: a collection of equipment designed to initiate a variety of energetics or explosive charges using either electrical or mechanical means. - Lot 3 Mine Marking equipment. - Lot 4 Detonation/Explosive/Weapon: capability to render safe IEDs through disruption and remotely fired systems using a propelling cartridge (to fire projectiles) to remove fuses or otherwise neutralise or gain access to a target munition. - Lot 5 Infrastructure Search equipment Each LOT will be made up of several Nato Stock Number (NSN) requirements including but not limited to those within this notice. It is the Authority's intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements of being able to support the requirements (Minimum one NSN) of one or more of the noted LOTs. This procurement is being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Read full description ## CPV classification Fuses, caps, igniters and electric detonators Explosives Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment Repair and maintenance services Detection apparatus for mines Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06ed03-2026-09-01T14:47:11+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06ed03-2026-09-01T14:47:11+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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