--- title: "Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1083121a-100a-4d32-b146-4d1e7bebed16" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1083121a-100a-4d32-b146-4d1e7bebed16" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1083121a-100a-4d32-b146-4d1e7bebed16.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1083121a-100a-4d32-b146-4d1e7bebed16.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-11-04" --- # Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1083121a-100a-4d32-b146-4d1e7bebed16 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1083121a-100a-4d32-b146-4d1e7bebed16) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1083121a-100a-4d32-b146-4d1e7bebed16.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender titled "Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS)" for the procurement of additional LAPDS assets to support Exercises and Operations. The procurement method is a Restricted procedure (above threshold), with a contract value of £2,500,000. The tender deadline is set for 4th December 2022, and the contract is expected to start on 21st March 2023, lasting until 21st March 2027. The tender is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs and falls under the goods category, with the buyer being the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England. This tender opportunity offers a chance for businesses specialised in surveying instruments and related equipment to compete. Companies capable of delivering LAPDS assets meeting specific environmental and operational requirements, as outlined in the tender description, would be well-suited to participate. The Ministry of Defence aims to ensure the LAPDS assets can operate in various environments, withstand extreme weather conditions, and interface with UK forces and civilian power generation equipment, providing a growth opportunity for businesses in this sector. ## 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/9d3374ba-c1c8-493c-b5ad-621516bc3cfa | | 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 | 4 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 21 Mar 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38296000 - Surveying instruments ## Release History - 4 Nov 2022 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3374ba-c1c8-493c-b5ad-621516bc3cfa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d3374ba-c1c8-493c-b5ad-621516bc3cfa 4th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54938 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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