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Project WIPPs - Wire Insulation Piercing Probes - Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 May 2024 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of Wire Insulation Piercing Probes (WIPPs). The contract, named Project WIPPs, is valued at £375,000 and has a duration of 5 years with 2 possible extension years. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contracting authority is the Ministry of Defence, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, England. The contract period starts on April 8, 2024, and ends on April 8, 2029. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the award date set at April 8, 2024.

This tender for Wire Insulation Piercing Probes from the Ministry of Defence offers potential business opportunities for suppliers in the electronic meters industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability flag set for SMEs. Thales UK Limited was the successful supplier for this contract. Businesses interested in providing goods and services related to electronic meters should consider engaging with the Ministry of Defence for potential future opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project WIPPs - Wire Insulation Piercing Probes - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Procurement of Wire Insulation Piercing Probes (WIPPs). Contract duration 5 years + 2 option years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111e3ff5-544b-4d36-9f78-cddfda00f23a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38552000 - Electronic meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2024 - 8 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

Further Information

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