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713992451 - DGM/2059 Pyrodex Ceremonial Qualification

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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24 Mar 2025 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, has awarded a contract for non-destructive testing services, specifically under the title "DGM/2059 Pyrodex Ceremonial Qualification." This contract falls within the South West region of the United Kingdom and has a total value of £31,490. The procurement method used is a single tender action below the threshold, representing a direct procurement process. The award notice for this contract was published on 24th March 2025, with the contract period starting on 28th January 2025 and ending on 31st December 2025. The tender process has been completed, and the contract has been awarded to COTEC, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Devizes.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in non-destructive testing services to explore similar future projects with the Ministry of Defence. The contract's focus on a single tender action suggests that businesses with a distinct expertise in highly specialised testing may find opportunities to engage in similar direct procurement processes. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those that can deliver niche services efficiently. Other businesses in the defence sector should stay informed about such opportunities to leverage their capabilities for potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713992451 - DGM/2059 Pyrodex Ceremonial Qualification

Notice Description

Contract award notice for DGM/2059 Pyrodex Ceremonial Qualification

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbad25f6-2305-45c6-926a-a0ff3ffa9466
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b3567b9-3f7c-408a-9810-3970b83d6d7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71632200 - Non-destructive testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,490 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COTEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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