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title: "EARTHLIGHT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1945886f-2aef-44a3-bba4-de7fa806d3dc"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)"
published: "2020-09-11"
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# EARTHLIGHT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1945886f-2aef-44a3-bba4-de7fa806d3dc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM) is conducting a tender for the procurement of a manufacturing contract titled "EARTHLIGHT". This project falls under the chemical products industry and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 15th October 2020, with a minimum contract value of £400,000 and a maximum value of £600,000. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure, with the contract expected to commence on 30th November 2020 and run until 29th November 2025.

This opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses specialising in chemical manufacturing, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that manufacture or supply polymer-based materials and catalyst systems would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Engaging in this project not only allows for immediate revenue opportunities but also fosters long-term partnerships with a significant governmental buyer like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence require a contract to manufacture, test and package a capability called 'EARTHLIGHT'. The capability comprises of polyHIPE; a combination of Polymers and a catalyst system. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Chemical products.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c501afd-45bd-479d-a144-1fbae582b5e4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 29 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM) |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24000000 - Chemical products

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2020 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c501afd-45bd-479d-a144-1fbae582b5e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c501afd-45bd-479d-a144-1fbae582b5e4
  11th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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