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title: "General Support Enabling Contract"
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# General Support Enabling Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0c0c1e5-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The General Support Enabling Contract, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the supply of parts for military vehicles, classified under CPV code 35420000. Located in the West Midlands, England, this procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 29 July 2015. The total contract value is £539,146.03, with the contract period lasting from 29 July 2015 to 22 December 2015. The tender process concluded on 8 July 2015, and bidders were invited to submit proposals as per the established contractual process for Tranche 45.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive and military supply sectors, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given their eligibility in the tender process. Suppliers with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing military vehicle parts would find this project particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses expand their reach within the public sector and establish relationships with major buyers like the Ministry of Defence.

## Notice

The Contractors holding General Support Enabling Contracts were invited to bid for the line items listed on Tranche 45 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/c151ca7a-3770-4b1e-87d8-edf5d931a4f8 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2015 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2015 - 22 Dec 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £539,146 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £539,146 |
| 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/c151ca7a-3770-4b1e-87d8-edf5d931a4f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c151ca7a-3770-4b1e-87d8-edf5d931a4f8
  30th July 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/418fe69d-675c-4e0f-9da1-52e412e129a3
  LSBU5-0201 Tranche 45_Carwood
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95b21d47-f7ac-4b44-893e-4f3d5f1440ad
  LSBU5-0201 GSEC Tranche 45_Transparency Annex C actual procurement timescales

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