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LSMS014 - Supply of Furniture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Dec 2023 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Varivane Industries Limited for the supply and support of furniture exclusively for use on board HM Ships and Submarines. The contract, with an estimated value of approximately £6 million ex VAT, will last for 2 years from February 2024. The procurement method used was negotiated without publication of a contract notice, justified by technical reasons, as Varivane Industries Limited is the only supplier with the necessary expertise and access to specific know-how and tools.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing furniture for defence purposes. Given the specific technical requirements and sole supplier justification, companies with expertise in manufacturing bespoke furniture for maritime environments would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence has outlined the need for furniture designed for HM Ships and Submarines, highlighting the importance of quality, durability, and compliance with Defence and Security regulations in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

LSMS014 - Supply of Furniture

Notice Description

Supply of Furniture for HM Ships and Submarines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Furniture for HM Ships and Submarines.

Options: One Additional Option Year.

Procurement Information

The Maritime Spares Delivery Team (MS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), intends to award a contract to Varivane Industries Limited for the provision of Supply and Support of Furniture exclusively for use on board HM Ships and Submarines for a period of 2 years from February 2024. The estimated contract value is circa PS6M ex VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with [Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. Varivane Industries Limited, has the specific know-how, tools and means access to codified drawings to provide this requirement and are the only supplier who have the tooling and expertise to be able to fulfil the contract. The Authority does not have access to the proprietary information, technical drawings and specifications for the articles necessary to carry out or compete this requirement as Varivane has not licensed out any of the necessary information to a third party.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037076-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39100000 - Furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thomas.rooney103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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