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title: "General Support Enabling Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b4678a4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# General Support Enabling Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b4678a4-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, involves a general support enabling contract titled "General Support Enabling Contract" focusing on miscellaneous spare parts. The procurement method used was a selective procedure. The contract period started on 25th November 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2017, with the procurement stage currently at the award phase. The contract value is £354, and deliveries are to be made to locations in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender concluded on 11th November 2015 with the award notice published on 26th November 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in goods related to spare parts, particularly those equipped to handle defence contracts. Companies with a robust capacity for delivering miscellaneous spare parts, especially larger suppliers, would be ideally suited for participation. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence offers a pathway to expand commerce within the public sector, potentially establishing long-term partnerships and enhancing business visibility in the competitive market.

## Notice

The Contractors were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 3 in accordance with the contractual process. The awarded line items are attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea5d54c-da99-46fa-994d-f72c407e5190 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2015 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £354 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £354 |
| 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 | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETHYST GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea5d54c-da99-46fa-994d-f72c407e5190

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea5d54c-da99-46fa-994d-f72c407e5190
  26th November 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53a1e350-72ae-415a-a751-db08094e08a2
  LSBU15 0100 Annex A Amdt 3 redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3eb70dda-c426-4e03-b309-01729dc951ba
  LSBU15-0100 Transparency Annex C for Amdt 3

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