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Project MATTERHORN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Jan 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in High Wycombe, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for "Project MATTERHORN," a construction project categorized under CPV code 45000000 (Construction work). The procurement process is for works related to the facility construction at Cody Tech Park. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to exemption regulations. The contract, valued at £8,724,450, was awarded to SiXwords Ltd. Key deadlines include the contract signing date on 7 January 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction industry, particularly those capable of fulfilling high-value contracts for government projects. Companies specialising in secure and sensitive construction work are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. As the awarded contractor, SiXwords Ltd, is a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), it highlights the potential for other SMEs to secure substantial government contracts by demonstrating specialised expertise and the ability to meet stringent project requirements.

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Notice Title

Project MATTERHORN

Notice Description

Project MATTERHORN Facility

Lot Information

Lot 1

Construction for Project MATTERHORN at Cody Tech Park

Options: Build and lease options

Procurement Information

This contract was awarded without Prior Publication owing to the sensitive classification of the contract and the exemption from advertisement under Reg 7(1)(a) and 6(3A)(b).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ce31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000493-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,724,450 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lara.elliott121@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
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

SIXWORDS

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