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Mini Competition 018 - Provision of 545lkg Cord under the C17CSAE/708795450 Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Apr 2026 at 20:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence focuses on the provision of 545kg Nylon Braided Cord under a multi-supplier framework agreement for items including cord, thread, and bungee. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, involving a mini competition process. This award stage, completed on 21st April 2026, has led to an active contract set to commence on 1st May and conclude on 31st December 2026. The industry category is rope, with the delivery locations specified as across the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract, valued at £21,770, demonstrates the Ministry's commitment to procuring goods relevant to defence requirements.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised cord products. Worthington Industrial Products Ltd., a large enterprise located in Staffordshire, has successfully been awarded the contract. Companies capable of conforming to specific military-grade specifications and those that can participate in framework agreements are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Businesses operating as small and medium enterprises may find suitable opportunities within this category, enhancing their portfolio by meeting stringent delivery and quality standards set by major government bodies such as the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition 018 - Provision of 545lkg Cord under the C17CSAE/708795450 Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items

Notice Description

Call Off Contract C17CSAE/715802472 Awarded for the Provision of 545kg Nylon Braided Cord (NSN 4020-99-1203456) under the Multi Supplier Framework C17CSAE/708795450 for the Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57aeeac8-a624-42ac-8fa1-dfc644e0b74b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/218cf3cb-563f-4004-9ebc-d3d8ac277f8a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39541110 - Rope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,770 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,770 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

Further Information

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