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title: "Microgrids Demonstrator Programme"
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# Microgrids Demonstrator Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c2e5067-1d3a-4d71-8327-2ddba63c24c8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded the contract for the Microgrids Demonstrator Programme to Swanbarton Ltd. The programme aims to develop and demonstrate real assets and power within the military research and technology sector. The contract value is £4,997,146.28, and the tender was procured through a selective procedure with a contract period starting on November 28, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2025. Opportunities for business growth exist for companies engaging in services related to microgrid development.

The procurement stage for the Microgrids Demonstrator Programme has been completed, and the location for the delivery of services is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their presence in the military research and technology sector. The Ministry of Defence in Bristol, England, acted as the buying organisation for this contract, providing a chance for SMEs to participate in a restricted procedure above the threshold and gain valuable experience and business growth.

## Notice

Microgrids Demonstrator Programme is to develop and demonstrate a physical embodiment of this demonstrator using real assets and power.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de19f43b-14ae-4b27-a274-e8fc470c49f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,716 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,997,146 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2023 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de19f43b-14ae-4b27-a274-e8fc470c49f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de19f43b-14ae-4b27-a274-e8fc470c49f5
  2nd March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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