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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Mains Distribution Units (MDUs)"
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Mains Distribution Units (MDUs)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36adb7b1-08b5-457e-987a-642e24283aa9

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## Summary

The procurement process for Mains Distribution Units (MDUs) was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, with a contract value of £42,800. This procurement falls under the category of distribution equipment and took place in the South West of England. The tender was completed with an award made on 2nd March 2021, and the contract period commenced on 9th March 2021, concluding on 9th July 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action as it was below the specified threshold, with the tender period officially ending on 16th February 2021.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses dealing in distribution equipment and related goods, especially those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The direct nature of this procurement allows agile companies to compete effectively, as it enhances the chances for SMEs to secure contracts from major governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Defence. Suppliers with the capacity to deliver goods within the specified timeframe could benefit significantly from this contract, fostering potential growth within this sector.

## Notice

Procurement of Mains Distribution Units (MDUs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5163a32-ce4f-471b-a0a8-9ae15380185f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 9 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,800 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RELAY ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31213000 - Distribution equipment

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5163a32-ce4f-471b-a0a8-9ae15380185f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5163a32-ce4f-471b-a0a8-9ae15380185f
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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