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LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines", classified under the industry category of furniture (CPV: 39000000). This contract, valued at £6,000,000, covers a wide geographical scope including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including a tender period that ended on 12th August 2024 and a contract period running from 11th September 2024 to 10th September 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as identified by the suitability criteria. Companies in the furniture supply industry, especially those capable of delivering high-quality furnishings on a potentially international scale, would find this contract particularly lucrative. Organisations specialising in the provision of integrated furnishing solutions for naval ships and submarines will benefit from this opportunity. The awarded supplier, Varivane Industries Limited, based in Devizes, Wiltshire, exemplifies the type of SME that is well-suited to compete successfully for contracts of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines

Notice Description

Notice of the Contract Award decision for the LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265cd4b9-c3b5-4c52-85e4-678100f0d597
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 10 Sep 2026 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
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

VARIVANE INDUSTRIES

Further Information

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