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700010271 - Lighting and Power Distribution System CAN (CF)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase, validation, and through-life support of a Lighting and Power Distribution System. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a contract value of £2,500,000. The contract period starts on 25th September 2023 and ends on 24th September 2025. The contract was awarded to Blakley Electrics, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables related to lighting systems. Companies capable of supplying, validating, and supporting complex power distribution systems, meeting stringent technical requirements and logistical support elements, are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is now complete, and the Ministry of Defence is looking to enhance its operational capability through the provision of Lighting and Power Distribution Systems.

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Notice Title

700010271 - Lighting and Power Distribution System CAN (CF)

Notice Description

The Authority had a requirement for the purchase, validation and through life support for Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS). LAPDS is a plug-in, outdoor distribution system that supplies the power needs of temporary domestic and technical accommodation installations globally. It distributes three-phase and single-phase mains power (230V and 110V) available for catering, air conditioning, heating and welfare facilities. LAPDS can be supplied from generators via a Generator Interface Unit or from a permanent Host Nation Supply (HNS). The Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OI DT), part of the Land Equipment Operating Centre in DE&S, is responsible for the procurement and in-service support of equipment used by the British ARMY during operations. 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. To provide potential providers with guidance on the desired scope, key requirements are summarised below. The key requirements set out are not exhaustive but does give an indication of the Users Key Requirements. Equipment Key Requirements: a) LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments. b) 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. c) The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation d) LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading e) LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms. f) The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics. g) LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment. h) The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life. -Logistical Support Key Requirements: ILS Elements to support initial equipment procurement, to include; a) Supportability Analysis b) Initial Spares identification and supply c) Technical Documentations to support Trials, Training and initial delivery. d) Training provision ILS Elements to support the equipment throughout its In-Service life, to include: e) Continued spares support f) Upkeep of Technical Documentation g) OEM Repair capability https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55197

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-351826db-5c8c-4391-a0ed-db1e9559d8af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/240fd6ec-f779-4d60-9c6e-396a0e15f1e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,855,949 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,855,949 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2023 - 24 Sep 2025 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, 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

BLAKLEY ELECTRICS

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