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title: "General Support Enabling Contract"
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buyer: "BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC"
published: "2017-03-23"
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# General Support Enabling Contract

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c42eb7-ea1e-4ee4-9d7b-0b5285faf7a6

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Babcock International Group PLC, who is inviting bids for the "General Support Enabling Contract" under a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. This tender, relevant to the industry category of miscellaneous spare parts, is located in Telford, England. The tender period is set to conclude on 20 April 2017, while the contract period is scheduled to commence on 2 May 2017 and continue until 31 August 2017. The total estimated value of this opportunity is £20,000,000, with a minimum bid value of £10,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of miscellaneous spare parts, particularly favouring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with proven capabilities in manufacturing or distributing these types of goods are encouraged to engage with the fourteen contractors holding the General Support Enabling Contracts. Successful bidders could establish valuable long-term relationships with a major buyer and access further procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

The 14 Contractors who hold the "General Support Enabling Contracts" are invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 40 in accordance with the contractual process. Any other supplier with an interest in supplying any of these line items should approach the Contractors directly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55a25e4-9537-4247-93df-962c580f18a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| 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 | BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2017 at 09:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55a25e4-9537-4247-93df-962c580f18a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55a25e4-9537-4247-93df-962c580f18a7
  23rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b934d658-85ee-451b-992b-268b36f9b454
  LSBU10-1192 Transparency Annex B
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4ed3685-6326-4c3a-b7ff-c91b24a4bfb3
  LSBU10-1192 ITT TRANCHE 40

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