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title: "Hotplates Modification and Thermal Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7185b141-845c-466f-9986-9777493e87ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-06-20"
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# Hotplates Modification and Thermal Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7185b141-845c-466f-9986-9777493e87ff

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the modification of hotplates for safety improvement. The title of the tender was "Hotplates Modification and Thermal Testing" with a contract value of £129,986. The procurement method was "Other - Direct Award to supplier", and the contract period runs from 20th June 2023 to 25th August 2023. The tender was awarded to Ricardo UK Ltd, and the location is Aldermaston, Reading, RG7 4PR, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those experienced in safety improvement projects. The Ministry of Defence's direct award to a supplier indicates a focus on efficiency and specialised expertise. Businesses capable of handling modification projects related to thermal testing could find this tender suitable for competitive participation and potential business growth.

## Notice

PRS2 Shortfall Safety improvement- Modification of Hotplates for facility to include thermal switches and fuses and FAT testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9101fead-c4d6-4299-a689-cc39aa6f9fc3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award to supplier |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2023 - 25 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,986 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,986 |
| 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 | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG7 4PR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Aldermaston |
| Westminster constituency | Reading West and Mid Berkshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39711430 - Hotplates

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2023 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9101fead-c4d6-4299-a689-cc39aa6f9fc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9101fead-c4d6-4299-a689-cc39aa6f9fc3
  20th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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