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IRM23/7636 - The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS) CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Feb 2025 at 08:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "IRM23/7636 - The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS) CF." The contract has been awarded to Blakely Electrical Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of CPV 30237280 - Power supply accessories and pertains to the delivery to MoD Abbey Wood, West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract valued at £3,500,000. The award was made on 22 January 2025, with a contract duration from 22 January 2025 to 21 January 2029. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, compliant with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the power supply accessories sector, particularly those focusing on light and power distribution systems. It is especially pertinent for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria laid out in the procurement. Blakely Electrical Limited, an SME based in Kent, demonstrates that smaller businesses with specialised expertise in providing spares for such systems can successfully secure large-scale government contracts, thus fostering business growth and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IRM23/7636 - The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS) CF

Notice Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract with Blakely Electrical Ltd for the purchase of Light and Power Distribution Systems for use in MoD Abbey Wood for a duration of4 years without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2) (b) (ii) of the PCR 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7a16564-fd7d-4312-ad35-2c1632f23ca5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884fd8a-bcfa-41cd-816a-771210ece8dc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30237280 - Power supply accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2029 4-5 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
TELFORD
Postcode
TF2 8JT
Post Town
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Donnington
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLAKLEY ELECTRICAL

Further Information

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