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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY:The Design Procurement and Support of up to Qty 16 Electrically Powered Low Pressure Air Supply (LPAS) Units"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY:The Design Procurement and Support of up to Qty 16 Electrically Powered Low Pressure Air Supply (LPAS) Units

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c6a4b4a-dc86-4006-b5c8-c0b790a499f1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed a procurement process for the design, procurement, and support of up to 16 Electrically Powered Low Pressure Air Supply (LPAS) Units, with a total contract value of £238,001. This contract was awarded on 26 January 2021 and is set to run until 31 March 2025. The procurement method utilised was a selective procedure, and the relevant industry category is classified under compressed-air package. The equipment is to be delivered to the East of England.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the design and manufacture of compressed-air solutions and related support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find particularly suitable openings due to the emphasis on inclusive supplier participation, as indicated in the procurement details. Companies capable of providing comprehensive service packages including training, repairs, and technical support will also be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within the Ministry of Defence's ongoing requirements for such equipment.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY 700327328-The Design Procurement and Support of up to Qty 16 Electrically Powered Low Pressure Air Supply (LPAS) Units for the UK Apache Military Helicopter. Support package includes user publication manual, user training package, spares repairs servicing and telephone technical support This contract has been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5cc7c7-25fb-4408-94f3-3980c5fa8f32 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £238,001 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £238,001 |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUN TEST SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42123610 - Compressed-air package

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5cc7c7-25fb-4408-94f3-3980c5fa8f32
- 25 Aug 2020 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87132beb-f461-4b72-b6bb-ac6b79676a77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b5cc7c7-25fb-4408-94f3-3980c5fa8f32
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87132beb-f461-4b72-b6bb-ac6b79676a77
  25th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5e06ad4-d810-4b6e-bbfe-30fb7b2907bc
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7a1697f-a31e-4c71-92ac-9b56c163f123
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d8cf91f3-6262-49ee-89df-b7aa15c72e7d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca294658-9d0d-414c-9433-feed2ada461a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bab32fb4-1e7b-44f4-9e12-7ef1d30b7dba

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