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title: "Project WIPPs - Wire Insulation Piercing Probes - Contract Award Notice"
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# Project WIPPs - Wire Insulation Piercing Probes - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01a0e4fa-7ef1-4c52-a702-9dba52a66324

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of Wire Insulation Piercing Probes (WIPPs). The contract, named Project WIPPs, is valued at £375,000 and has a duration of 5 years with 2 possible extension years. The procurement method used was a Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold). The contracting authority is the Ministry of Defence, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, England. The contract period starts on April 8, 2024, and ends on April 8, 2029. The procurement stage is marked as complete with the award date set at April 8, 2024.

This tender for Wire Insulation Piercing Probes from the Ministry of Defence offers potential business opportunities for suppliers in the electronic meters industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete due to the suitability flag set for SMEs. Thales UK Limited was the successful supplier for this contract. Businesses interested in providing goods and services related to electronic meters should consider engaging with the Ministry of Defence for potential future opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Wire Insulation Piercing Probes (WIPPs). Contract duration 5 years + 2 option years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111e3ff5-544b-4d36-9f78-cddfda00f23a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 8 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38552000 - Electronic meters

## Release History

- 8 May 2024 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111e3ff5-544b-4d36-9f78-cddfda00f23a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/111e3ff5-544b-4d36-9f78-cddfda00f23a
  8th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e599e7c8-98e5-4a89-9c39-c34531c8e127
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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