Planning

CENTRAL FREQUENCY CHANGER HOUSE SWITCHBOARD

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

14 Mar 2024 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is planning a procurement process for a CENTRAL FREQUENCY CHANGER HOUSE SWITCHBOARD. This tender falls under the Switchboards industry category and has a total value of £1,500,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date of 14th March 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st July 2024 and end on 31st March 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and businesses interested in supplying double busbar 11kV switchboards compliant with the latest IEC standards. Companies that have experience in providing ENA approved switchgear with AFLR rating and proven design reliability for over 15 years will be well-suited to compete in this Restricted Procurement Process initiated by the Ministry of Defence, offering growth potential for firms specialising in switchboard manufacturing and supply.

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Notice Title

CENTRAL FREQUENCY CHANGER HOUSE SWITCHBOARD

Notice Description

KBS Maritime are looking to procure a double busbar 11kV switchboard compliant with latest IEC standards. The switchboard shall consist of approximately 18no circuit breakers with a busbar rated for a minimum of 2000A . Preference shall be given to ENA approved switchgear with an AFLR rating. The switchboard range shall be of a proven design and have a demonstrable record of reliability in service and shall be supported by the manufacture for 15+ years. Condition monitoring and online partial discharge monitoring shall be required throughout the switchboard. Invitations to express interest and complete the first stage of this Restricted Procurement Process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7647b8f-30fa-400f-a521-963034af1e2c
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32540000 - Switchboards

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scsystems@kbsmaritime.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3NB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

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