Award

C17CSAE/712093451-Provision of C-17 Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares-CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract titled "C17CSAE/712093451-Provision of C-17 Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares-CAN" under the direct procurement method. This single tender action, valued at GBP 41,700, supports cadmium plating training and associated spares for the C-17 aircraft. The contract, classified under the cadmium industry category, began on 27 March 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code OX18 3LX. The award notice was published on 7 April 2025.

This tender offers considerable growth potential for businesses involved in metal plating services, particularly those specialising in cadmium and nickel-cadmium accumulators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing technical training and component supply for military aircraft can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their services within the UK's defence sector. The Ministry of Defence's choice of Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK), an SME, underscores the potential for similar businesses to secure contracts and foster growth in this specialised field.

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Notice Title

C17CSAE/712093451-Provision of C-17 Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares-CAN

Notice Description

Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares in Support of the C-17 Aircraft

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2af4dc2b-4cfd-4a53-a1c9-1a7cd30ec1f1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f89beb1-9f26-4e89-97f2-296e9a2b8634
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

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


CPV Codes

14751000 - Cadmium

31432000 - Nickel-cadmium accumulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desc17csae-commercial@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE CONCEPTS (UK

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