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title: "Mini Competition 018 - Provision of 545lkg Cord under the C17CSAE/708795450 Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items"
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# Mini Competition 018 - Provision of 545lkg Cord under the C17CSAE/708795450 Multi Supplier Framework for the Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57aeeac8-a624-42ac-8fa1-dfc644e0b74b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence focuses on the provision of 545kg Nylon Braided Cord under a multi-supplier framework agreement for items including cord, thread, and bungee. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, involving a mini competition process. This award stage, completed on 21st April 2026, has led to an active contract set to commence on 1st May and conclude on 31st December 2026. The industry category is rope, with the delivery locations specified as across the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract, valued at £21,770, demonstrates the Ministry's commitment to procuring goods relevant to defence requirements.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying specialised cord products. Worthington Industrial Products Ltd., a large enterprise located in Staffordshire, has successfully been awarded the contract. Companies capable of conforming to specific military-grade specifications and those that can participate in framework agreements are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Businesses operating as small and medium enterprises may find suitable opportunities within this category, enhancing their portfolio by meeting stringent delivery and quality standards set by major government bodies such as the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

Call Off Contract C17CSAE/715802472 Awarded for the Provision of 545kg Nylon Braided Cord (NSN 4020-99-1203456) under the Multi Supplier Framework C17CSAE/708795450 for the Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/218cf3cb-563f-4004-9ebc-d3d8ac277f8a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,770 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,770 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39541110 - Rope

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 20:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/218cf3cb-563f-4004-9ebc-d3d8ac277f8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/218cf3cb-563f-4004-9ebc-d3d8ac277f8a
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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