Award

C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

28 Aug 2025 at 12:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process titled "C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) Transparency Notice" under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement, classified under the industry category of cordage, involved the award of a contract for the provision of cord, thread, and bungee items within the West Midlands, UK. The key dates include the contract period starting from 19th August 2025 to 26th May 2026, with the award notice published on 28th August 2025. The procurement was in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of cordage-related goods to engage with governmental procurement channels, specifically those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Worthington Industrial Products Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating a preference or suitability for small to medium enterprises. The Ministry of Defence, with its significant purchasing power and expansive operations, presents an attractive opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their business operations within the defence sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Contracts Finder Awarded Contract Transparency Notice for award of tasking C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) under the C17CSAE/708795450 Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract. Provision of NSN 4020995394998 CRD NYLN GRN (1 RL of 283m) Qty. 500. Value of contract redacted on grounds of Commercial Interests under Section 43 the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d41730c5-f463-41f4-b272-bda83467675b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfd3861-a239-47ba-a132-4c2e4dfbe9b9
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39541120 - Cordage

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 26 May 2026 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d41730c5-f463-41f4-b272-bda83467675b-2025-08-28T13:42:48+01:00",
    "date": "2025-08-28T13:42:48+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-d41730c5-f463-41f4-b272-bda83467675b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_501585/1511241",
        "title": "C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) Transparency Notice",
        "description": "Contracts Finder Awarded Contract Transparency Notice for award of tasking C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) under the C17CSAE/708795450 Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract. Provision of NSN 4020995394998 CRD NYLN GRN (1 RL of 283m) Qty. 500. Value of contract redacted on grounds of Commercial Interests under Section 43 the Freedom of Information Act 2000.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "39541120",
            "description": "Cordage"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "ST13 8JY"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "West Midlands",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-07T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-08-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-05-26T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-201151",
            "name": "Ministry of Defence",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Ministry of Defence"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "MOD Abbey Wood, NH1 Atrium, #1027",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS34 8JH",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Erika.Bithell100@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-323968",
            "name": "Worthington Industrial Products Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Worthington Industrial Products Ltd"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Albany Mill, Abbey Green Road, Leek, Staffordshire UK. ST13 8JY"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-201151",
        "name": "Ministry of Defence"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-d41730c5-f463-41f4-b272-bda83467675b-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-08-19T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2025-08-28T13:42:48+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 0,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-323968",
                    "name": "Worthington Industrial Products Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-08-19T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-05-26T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfd3861-a239-47ba-a132-4c2e4dfbe9b9",
                    "datePublished": "2025-08-28T13:42:48+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/942dfa00-72d7-49fa-a221-e106f030f2d2",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a379d52d-7bfe-4675-bcfe-f2db1cb9ab61",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                },
                {
                    "id": "4",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33920b70-9fce-4043-be2e-5eff48133b67",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}