--- title: "Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-07-05" --- # Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0efb8387-0349-413c-a688-6a8d713d4cf7.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the procurement of a Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) project. The project aims to enhance operational capabilities by providing additional LAPDS assets to support current and future exercises and operations. The procurement method is a selective restricted procedure, with a contract value of £2,500,000. The tender period ends on December 4, 2022, and the contract period is set to start on July 31, 2023, and end on June 30, 2027. This tender opportunity, led by the Ministry of Defence, presents a chance for businesses in the electrical equipment and apparatus industry to engage in a niche procurement process. The project's focus on delivering LAPDS assets suitable for a range of environments creates opportunities for businesses capable of meeting specific technical requirements, transportation needs, and interoperability with UK forces' equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, making this tender particularly suited for firms looking to contribute to defence infrastructure projects. ## Notice This is a Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice for: Light and Power Distribution Systems The Project Aim is to deliver additional Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) to replenish stocks and support Exercises and Operations until the future projects Manoeuvre Shelter (MAN S) and Static Infrastructure and Project (SIP) delivers a replacement. There are currently not enough In-Service LAPDS assets to meet the current operational reserve and support the increased demands and usage for LAPDS on Exercises and Operations. Therefore, this procurement is required to ensure the capability is uplifted to fulfil anticipated demands for on-going and future Operations and Exercises. Equipment Key Requirements LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments. The system shall be capable of being transported and stored at the lowest value of atmospheric pressure for the highest elevation contemplated for NATO forces. The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms. The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment. The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76c2a46-43c2-4ccb-8471-e4a6ad3c48a1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus ## Release History - 5 Jul 2023 at 08:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76c2a46-43c2-4ccb-8471-e4a6ad3c48a1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e76c2a46-43c2-4ccb-8471-e4a6ad3c48a1 5th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/983aee3d-8040-4403-a368-c6c5cb0837b9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d41c56e5-cb72-4d7b-9d5c-d1bc4728bc39 n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=55197 Link to Light and Power Distribution Defence Opportunity - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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