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title: "Dreadnought Project"
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# Dreadnought Project

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-800100e0-1403-4959-af3d-f946266ce63d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Dreadnought Project", which involves the original equipment manufacturer for the Transformer Rectifier Distribution Unit and battery back-up system for the Astute submarines and the new Dreadnought fleet. This tender falls within the security, fire-fighting, police, and defence equipment sector and is located in Calne, South West England. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure due to its value of £10,000. The tender period ends on 12 November 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 December 2021 and to run until 18 December 2026.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in goods related to security, defence, and industrial components. Companies with expertise in manufacturing wound components, low and high voltage systems, or those serving sectors such as automotive, wind power, and oil and gas would be well suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could allow businesses to establish long-term relationships with a key government buyer and expand their market share within the defence industry.

## Notice

Original OEM for TRDU (Transformer Rectifier Distribution Unit) and Battery back-up system for the Astute submarines and the Dreadnought new fleet. The main contract for this requirement started 22/01/2018. The start date for this requirement will be as advised by the notice contact. Additional information: Tamura global specialise in wound components LV and HV as well as gate drivers. We supply the automotive, wind power, oil and gas as well as industrial components to machine manufacturers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde5933c-2e45-4877-bcd1-839637a4c6a8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CALNE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN11 9BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Calne North |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde5933c-2e45-4877-bcd1-839637a4c6a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cde5933c-2e45-4877-bcd1-839637a4c6a8
  28th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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