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715904532 - PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES

Ministry of Defence

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Planning

25 Aug 2026 at 14:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence intends to purchase six VIDS-210/LS cables for the Taipan platform. The cables must match the requirements in GD drawing Cable Assembly VIDSOD400410, so the requirement is for specific connection and extension cable assemblies rather than general electrical cabling. This is a goods procurement, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The work is for a central government defence buyer and will suit businesses that manufacture, distribute or can otherwise supply cable assemblies to an exact technical drawing. Suppliers will need to understand the specified VIDS-210/LS product and provide six compliant units for the stated Taipan application. The procurement is presented as a single requirement covering the cable purchase.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Ministry of Defence has declared an intention to buy, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The planned method is a direct award. The estimated value is £14,818.08 excluding VAT, or £17,781.70 including VAT. One planned lot covers the cable supply. The anticipated contract period is from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 4 September 2026. The procurement is above the applicable threshold. The requirement is described against connection cables and extension cables, with the technical specification tied to the GD drawing and Taipan application. The lot is marked as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This will suit a specialist cable manufacturer, authorised distributor or defence supplier able to source and supply VIDS-210/LS cable assemblies precisely in accordance with GD drawing VIDSOD400410. Relevant preparation will include checking product identity, technical conformity, assembly details and compatibility with the Taipan application before the requirement reaches its next stage. Businesses with controlled supply chains for specialist connection and extension cables may be well placed, particularly where they can demonstrate reliable sourcing and quality assurance for a small, exact-quantity requirement. The buyer has indicated that voluntary, community and social enterprises are suitable for the lot, widening its potential relevance beyond larger defence contractors. No wider service, installation or works capability is indicated.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715904532 - PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES

Notice Description

THE PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES AS DETAILED IN THE GD DRAWING CABLE ASSEMBLY, VIDSOD400410 FOR TAIPAN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080881-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31224400 - Connection cables

31224810 - Extension cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,818 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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