Planning

Body Armour Moulds for Home Office CAST

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is initiating a tender for the production of Body Armour Moulds for the Home Office's Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST). This process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period indicative start date of 10th January 2016 in London, United Kingdom. The tender does not specify a fixed budget but indicates that appropriate funds have been allocated for this project. Prospective bidders must have a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet to register for the tender, and further details can be found in the specified attached documents, including the future notice date of 24th November 2015.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and research and development within the defence sector. Companies that are SMEs and possess the necessary accreditation for ballistic testing equipment and materials would be particularly well-suited to participate. This tender not only allows for the potential for securing a direct contract with a key government agency but also opens pathways for further business ventures by enabling successful suppliers to sell their products to other interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Body Armour Moulds for Home Office CAST

Notice Description

The Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is seeking a manufacturer to make sets of test body moulds to be used for the testing of ballistic protection schemes. The manufacturer will be accredited as the supplier of these for the Home Office and able to sell to anyone who wishes to purchase them. Additional information: The full specification and details of the tender are outlined on Appendix B which is attached. The contract start date is indicative only. No fixed budget has been set for the project though appropriate funds have been allocated. NB* All prospective bidders must have a DUNS number from Dun and Bradstreet to enable registration and electronic document transfer. Please read "How to Apply" section of the attached notice for further information. Documents will not be released to potential bidder unless they are registered on the e-portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213b8468-b32a-49cd-816e-d35847567f37
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2015Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jan 2016 - 10 Jan 2016 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8QQ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

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