Procurement of Magnetrons for the In Service Capability Support of I-Band Transponders - UK1

Defence Equipment and SupportcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-06586eProcurement Act 2023Defence & securitySME suitableplanned

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Estimated value

£2.3m

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0 awarded

Published

30 Mar 2026

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Description

DE&S Deca, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a requirement to purchase Magnetrons (NSN 5960-99-1187834) for the In Service Capability Support of I-Band Transponders fitted to Merlin and Wildcat platforms. The Magnetron is solely manufactured by the company MPD Components (Manufacturers Part No: MA2829) in the USA and is of a bespoke design for the I-Band Transponder. The requirement is currently provided by the DE&S Commodities Consumables contract but will require continued support via a new procurement route.

Scope

Reference: 715775454
Total value: £2,330,000 excluding VAT
£2,796,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool: Standalone contract
Contract dates: 02 Nov 2026 to 01 Nov 2028
Possible extension to 01 Oct 2029
Main category: goods
CPV classifications: 35642000
Contract locations: UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)