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title: "Provision of Mountain Bikes and Ancillaries for the Combined Cadet Force"
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# Provision of Mountain Bikes and Ancillaries for the Combined Cadet Force

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81776487-6a25-42b9-971b-360e96e29331

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Mountain Bikes and Ancillaries for the Combined Cadet Force," with a total budget of £15,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to bicycles, and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The deadline for submissions is set for 28th February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 6th March 2020 and run until 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in sports equipment, bicycle manufacturing, and associated spare parts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete for this contract, showcasing their capabilities to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender documents. Interested suppliers can enhance their business growth by participating in this procurement process, leveraging their expertise in delivering high-quality products and services to the defence sector.

## Notice

Update 13/02 - Bidder's clarification log has been uploaded. Invitation to Tender has been updated to incorporate the clarifications. Please note that this notice replaces the previous opportunity published on 3rd February 2020, the Invitation to Tender has been updated with an amended Statement of Requirement. The Combined Cadet Force have a requirement for the provision of 10x Hard Tail Mountain Bikes and associated spare parts, and 3x Full Suspension Mountain Bikes and associated spare parts, to the specification described in the attached Invitation to Tender. Delivery must be made in full by no later than the 31st March 2020. Interested parties should download the attached Invitation to Tender and follow the guidance within if they wish to submit a tender. Clarification questions may be made by emailing Isabel.king107@mod.gov.uk, the deadline for clarification questions is 18th February 2020. Any questions raised, and the answers provided, may be shared on this Contract Notice for transparency with all interested parties. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted on this requirement with a result of "Not Applicable", reference RAR-EDEM7RQN. IR35 Legislation does not apply to this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e51f38-d7bd-48ef-80bc-ea9632eabcf4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34430000 - Bicycles

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2020 at 14:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e51f38-d7bd-48ef-80bc-ea9632eabcf4
- 13 Feb 2020 at 12:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e51f38-d7bd-48ef-80bc-ea9632eabcf4
- 10 Feb 2020 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e51f38-d7bd-48ef-80bc-ea9632eabcf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5e51f38-d7bd-48ef-80bc-ea9632eabcf4
  13th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1535986e-6135-4ea6-b895-18884b0609fe
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1b214422-bfd6-432e-ab95-19bf23ce1a7d
  Invitation to Tender - amended to reflect clarifications
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfcce376-00f6-4845-850c-31f007a42e27
  700197315 - Clarification Log - Last updated 13/02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7efb6be-b97d-4301-9da3-37d14c34cb84
  700197315 - Clarification Log - Last updated 13/02

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