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title: "CENTRAL FREQUENCY CHANGER HOUSE SWITCHBOARD"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# CENTRAL FREQUENCY CHANGER HOUSE SWITCHBOARD

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-228a0462-111e-4c1b-b499-ea09d4c266ef

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Portsmouth, England, is planning a procurement process for a CENTRAL FREQUENCY CHANGER HOUSE SWITCHBOARD. This tender falls under the Switchboards industry category and has a total value of £1,500,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date of 14th March 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st July 2024 and end on 31st March 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and businesses interested in supplying double busbar 11kV switchboards compliant with the latest IEC standards. Companies that have experience in providing ENA approved switchgear with AFLR rating and proven design reliability for over 15 years will be well-suited to compete in this Restricted Procurement Process initiated by the Ministry of Defence, offering growth potential for firms specialising in switchboard manufacturing and supply.

## Notice

KBS Maritime are looking to procure a double busbar 11kV switchboard compliant with latest IEC standards. The switchboard shall consist of approximately 18no circuit breakers with a busbar rated for a minimum of 2000A . Preference shall be given to ENA approved switchgear with an AFLR rating. The switchboard range shall be of a proven design and have a demonstrable record of reliability in service and shall be supported by the manufacture for 15+ years. Condition monitoring and online partial discharge monitoring shall be required throughout the switchboard. Invitations to express interest and complete the first stage of this Restricted Procurement Process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7647b8f-30fa-400f-a521-963034af1e2c |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32540000 - Switchboards

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2024 at 14:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7647b8f-30fa-400f-a521-963034af1e2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7647b8f-30fa-400f-a521-963034af1e2c
  14th March 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/164f323b-c1c4-4968-980a-f077ef77133d?origin=SearchResults&p=1
  External ID of linked Contracts Finder notice

## Notice URLs

- http://eu-supply.com

## Provenance

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