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title: "TIG Welding Machines"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-03-08"
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# TIG Welding Machines

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e3bfe23-6013-4bd6-9bd9-13b93c1c178d

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns the supply of 16 portable TIG welding machines for the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, based in Wolverhampton, England. The tender, which is now complete, had a total value of £92,000 and was classified under welding equipment. The procurement method utilised was the open procedure, with the tender period closing on 7th December 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and concluded on 31st March 2021.

This procurement opportunity can create significant growth prospects for businesses that specialise in manufacturing or supplying welding equipment and related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, as the contract was designed to be accessible to them. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to deliver high-quality welding machines with the necessary technical support are encouraged to engage with similar future contracts, especially within the defence sector.

## Notice

THIS NOTICE IS FOR A CONTRACT AWARD. THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY. THIS NOTICE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPARENCY ONLY.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5203fc-b33c-47fd-8ff7-3050339049e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,284 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 42662000 - Welding equipment
- 45262680 - Welding

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5203fc-b33c-47fd-8ff7-3050339049e7
- 17 Nov 2020 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7723765d-52a8-4828-8d4b-3d2c1035cb35
- 6 Nov 2020 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7723765d-52a8-4828-8d4b-3d2c1035cb35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d5203fc-b33c-47fd-8ff7-3050339049e7
  8th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7723765d-52a8-4828-8d4b-3d2c1035cb35
  17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cd75db4-f14e-492e-a839-faad3a4b49d6
  Blank ITT Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1a37db2-acbd-4791-96d1-fc2730c8fbef
  Blank ITT Document - Revised
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/a466cfed-c740-42a4-85ce-2ed7f7e321e2

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