--- title: "IRM18/5899 Supply of Test and Measuring Equipment & Spares and associated items" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38d3f188-4b12-4c1d-8b75-6ce944b820f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38d3f188-4b12-4c1d-8b75-6ce944b820f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38d3f188-4b12-4c1d-8b75-6ce944b820f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38d3f188-4b12-4c1d-8b75-6ce944b820f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG)" published: "2019-02-03" --- # IRM18/5899 Supply of Test and Measuring Equipment & Spares and associated items Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38d3f188-4b12-4c1d-8b75-6ce944b820f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38d3f188-4b12-4c1d-8b75-6ce944b820f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38d3f188-4b12-4c1d-8b75-6ce944b820f4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Support Group (DSG), is initiating a selective tender for the supply of test and measuring equipment and spares. The contract, set to begin on 8 April 2019 and running for a duration of four years until 7 April 2023, is located in Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender period will conclude on 3 March 2019, with bidders required to understand that there are no guarantees for business under any resulting framework agreement. This procurement process is classified under CPV code 38540000, concerning machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in supplying essential equipment to the British Army. Companies specialising in manufacturing, distributing, or supporting test and measuring apparatus would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Leveraging established performance metrics will enable successful bidders to demonstrate quality and reliability, enhancing their prospects for future contracts within the defence sector. ## Notice Babcock DSG Limited acting as the Authority's Agent is considering establishing a Framework Agreement for Supply Of Test and Measuring Equipment & Spares for the British Army. The contract shall have a duration of 4 years. Babcock DSG Limited reserve the right to add further items of a similar nature to this contract post award. Any resulting contract shall have a set of Key Performance Indicators to measure performance in areas such as delivery and quality, and shall include remedies for poor performance. No business whatsoever is guaranteed under any resulting framework agreement/contract. There is no guarantee that any framework agreement/contract will be put in place in relation to this notice. No compensation will be paid if a tender/resulting framework agreement is withdrawn for any reason. Bidders should take part in this process only on the basis that they fully understand/accept this. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Telford: Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb16d236-cb34-4597-a298-2acc83c23c52 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 7 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSG, DEFENCE SUPPORT GROUP (DSG) | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF2 8JT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Donnington | | Westminster constituency | The Wrekin | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring ## Release History - 3 Feb 2019 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb16d236-cb34-4597-a298-2acc83c23c52 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb16d236-cb34-4597-a298-2acc83c23c52 3rd February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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