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title: "C17CSAE/712093451-Provision of C-17 Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares-CAN"
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# C17CSAE/712093451-Provision of C-17 Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2af4dc2b-4cfd-4a53-a1c9-1a7cd30ec1f1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded a contract titled "C17CSAE/712093451-Provision of C-17 Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares-CAN" under the direct procurement method. This single tender action, valued at GBP 41,700, supports cadmium plating training and associated spares for the C-17 aircraft. The contract, classified under the cadmium industry category, began on 27 March 2025 and will run until 31 March 2027. The service will be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code OX18 3LX. The award notice was published on 7 April 2025.

This tender offers considerable growth potential for businesses involved in metal plating services, particularly those specialising in cadmium and nickel-cadmium accumulators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing technical training and component supply for military aircraft can leverage this opportunity to establish or expand their services within the UK's defence sector. The Ministry of Defence's choice of Sifco Applied Surface Concepts (UK), an SME, underscores the potential for similar businesses to secure contracts and foster growth in this specialised field.

## Notice

Provision of Cadmium Plating Training and Associated Spares in Support of the C-17 Aircraft

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f89beb1-9f26-4e89-97f2-296e9a2b8634 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,700 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIFCO APPLIED SURFACE CONCEPTS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 14751000 - Cadmium
- 31432000 - Nickel-cadmium accumulators

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f89beb1-9f26-4e89-97f2-296e9a2b8634

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f89beb1-9f26-4e89-97f2-296e9a2b8634
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eecc742b-dce7-47e8-a475-64dd98cbe61e
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029411-2024
  Contract Advert

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