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title: "General Support Enabling Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-75789225-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# General Support Enabling Contract

Buyer: BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75789225-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Babcock International Group PLC, which is inviting bids for the "General Support Enabling Contract". This tender falls within the goods industry category, specifically for miscellaneous spare parts (CPV code: 34913000). Located in Telford, West Midlands, the tender is currently active and is classified under a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure. The tender period concludes on 30th March 2016, and the contract is set to run from 4th April 2016 until 31st August 2017. The minimum value for bids is £10,000, and the overall contract value is estimated at £20 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of goods related to spare parts, to engage with a prominent contracting authority. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find it advantageous to apply, leveraging their agility and tailored service offerings to meet the requirements outlined. Interested suppliers not currently contracted for these goods are encouraged to directly approach the existing contractors to explore potential partnership opportunities.

## Notice

The 14 Contractors who hold the "General Support Enabling Contracts" are invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 14A 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/0e4e86ca-ed6c-4899-a75f-f5ad1428b6e9 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2016 - 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e4e86ca-ed6c-4899-a75f-f5ad1428b6e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e4e86ca-ed6c-4899-a75f-f5ad1428b6e9
  18th March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e908a8b-b91c-49f5-91b6-df2eb399b66d
  LSBU101192-TRANCHE 14A ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/861ab2c2-62de-4f9d-91f3-947b260284bb
  LSBU101192-14A Transparency Annex B

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