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title: "General Support Enabling Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95244b5c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# General Support Enabling Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95244b5c-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, seeking bids for the "General Support Enabling Contract" under the CPV classification for parts of military vehicles. The contract's total value is £5,000,000, with a minimum value of £3,400,000. The tender period concluded on 27 May 2015, and the contract was active from 3 July 2015 to 9 October 2015. The location for delivery is in Telford, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military vehicle components and support services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) with experience in supplying parts and supporting military contracts would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth by establishing long-term partnerships with key government entities like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 42 in accordance with the contractual process. The awarded line items are attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77723bad-6e87-424b-a26b-ffd6e43d0f3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2015 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2015 - 9 Oct 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,482 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARWOOD MOTOR UNITS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35420000 - Parts of military vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77723bad-6e87-424b-a26b-ffd6e43d0f3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77723bad-6e87-424b-a26b-ffd6e43d0f3a
  15th July 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a84f87a-314d-4e0e-9178-b2c563631908
  LSBU5-0201Transparency Annex C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42c85a6d-4703-4f58-a462-c720aa56026d
  LSBU5-0201 Carwoods Publishing

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