Award

ESPO 229_24 Lot 1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Nov 2025 at 17:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Glasgow, Scotland, has completed its procurement process titled "ESPO 229_24 Lot 1" under the industry category of curtains (CPV 39515100). The tender was part of a framework agreement, employing a selective procurement method. The procurement process, which reached the award stage on 27th October 2025, facilitates the delivery of goods to multiple locations including the United Kingdom and broader international regions. Notably, the contract period is set from 27th October 2025 to 30th September 2027, highlighting a strategic partnership for the provision of goods over nearly two years.

This procurement award presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those capable of supplying goods across diverse regions. Companies that specialise in textiles or similar goods and services, particularly those with the certification or ability to fulfil large-scale contracts, would have been well-positioned to compete for this tender. While the tender is primarily suitable for SMEs, large enterprises like CUSTOM GROUP LTD, which secured the award, show this opportunity's broad appeal, offering a promising avenue for business growth within the extensive procurement frameworks of the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESPO 229_24 Lot 1

Notice Description

Transparency only

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-956679f3-fc7f-4273-876a-f79486764b6c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d375d4be-7deb-43f1-a107-615945f94c40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

39515100 - Curtains

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUSTOM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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