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Award

27 Jul 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question involved the Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, United Kingdom, which sought the supply of aggregates. Classified under the industry category for gravel, sand, crushed stone, and aggregates, this procurement was completed under a contract tagged award on 4th June 2026. The procurement method was limited, utilizing an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the contract’s low value. The Ministry of Defence acted as the buying organisation, with Lightwater Quarries Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Ripon, North Yorkshire, being awarded the contract valued at £110,400. The process reached the award stage with the contract becoming active on 4th June 2026.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of aggregates, particularly those operating within the UK looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts. The contract awarded without a prior call for competition suggests opportunities for businesses that can quickly meet requirements and sustain competitive pricing. SMEs similar to Lightwater Quarries Limited, which is familiar with direct government contracts in the defence sector, might find growth potential here, as the Ministry of Defence could provide repeated business if performance metrics are met. This environment is ideal for firms with efficient logistics and a robust supply chain capable of handling specialised requests from government bodies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

110400.00

Notice Description

Supply of aggregate

Procurement Information

This contract is low value

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d3eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070612-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14210000 - Gravel, sand, crushed stone and aggregates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20262 months 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTWATER QUARRIES

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