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title: "IRM23/7636 - The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS) CF"
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# IRM23/7636 - The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS) CF

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7a16564-fd7d-4312-ad35-2c1632f23ca5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "IRM23/7636 - The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems (LAPDS) CF." The contract has been awarded to Blakely Electrical Limited. The procurement falls under the industry category of CPV 30237280 - Power supply accessories and pertains to the delivery to MoD Abbey Wood, West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract valued at £3,500,000. The award was made on 22 January 2025, with a contract duration from 22 January 2025 to 21 January 2029. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, compliant with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the power supply accessories sector, particularly those focusing on light and power distribution systems. It is especially pertinent for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability criteria laid out in the procurement. Blakely Electrical Limited, an SME based in Kent, demonstrates that smaller businesses with specialised expertise in providing spares for such systems can successfully secure large-scale government contracts, thus fostering business growth and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract with Blakely Electrical Ltd for the purchase of Light and Power Distribution Systems for use in MoD Abbey Wood for a duration of4 years without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(2) (b) (ii) of the PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884fd8a-bcfa-41cd-816a-771210ece8dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | BLAKLEY ELECTRICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30237280 - Power supply accessories

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884fd8a-bcfa-41cd-816a-771210ece8dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c884fd8a-bcfa-41cd-816a-771210ece8dc
  12th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6968e727-b5b4-4255-909c-75630e12fa91
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25bd36c0-9b6c-4f30-92d6-e5647cb4b9d1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb8996d7-bad1-415a-844f-4750f8fcc97a
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