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Microgrids Demonstrator Programme

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Mar 2023 at 10:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for the Microgrids Demonstrator Programme to Swanbarton Ltd. The programme aims to develop and demonstrate real assets and power within the military research and technology sector. The contract value is £4,997,146.28, and the tender was procured through a selective procedure with a contract period starting on November 28, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2025. Opportunities for business growth exist for companies engaging in services related to microgrid development.

The procurement stage for the Microgrids Demonstrator Programme has been completed, and the location for the delivery of services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their presence in the military research and technology sector. The Ministry of Defence in Bristol, England, acted as the buying organisation for this contract, providing a chance for SMEs to participate in a restricted procedure above the threshold and gain valuable experience and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microgrids Demonstrator Programme

Notice Description

Microgrids Demonstrator Programme is to develop and demonstrate a physical embodiment of this demonstrator using real assets and power.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c2e5067-1d3a-4d71-8327-2ddba63c24c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de19f43b-14ae-4b27-a274-e8fc470c49f5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,716 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,997,146 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANBARTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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