Tender

Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

05 Jul 2023 at 08:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) project. The project aims to enhance operational capabilities by providing additional LAPDS assets to support current and future exercises and operations. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, with a contract value of £2,500,000. The tender period ends on December 4, 2022, and the contract period is set to start on July 31, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027.

This tender opportunity, led by the Ministry of Defence, presents a chance for businesses in the electrical equipment and apparatus industry to engage in a niche procurement process. The project's focus on delivering LAPDS assets suitable for a range of environments creates opportunities for businesses capable of meeting specific technical requirements, transportation needs, and interoperability with UK forces' equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, making this tender particularly suited for firms looking to contribute to defence infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS)

Notice Description

This is a Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice for: Light and Power Distribution Systems The Project Aim is to deliver additional Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) to replenish stocks and support Exercises and Operations until the future projects Manoeuvre Shelter (MAN S) and Static Infrastructure and Project (SIP) delivers a replacement. There are currently not enough In-Service LAPDS assets to meet the current operational reserve and support the increased demands and usage for LAPDS on Exercises and Operations. Therefore, this procurement is required to ensure the capability is uplifted to fulfil anticipated demands for on-going and future Operations and Exercises. Equipment Key Requirements LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments. The system shall be capable of being transported and stored at the lowest value of atmospheric pressure for the highest elevation contemplated for NATO forces. The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms. The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment. The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76c2a46-43c2-4ccb-8471-e4a6ad3c48a1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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