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title: "Provision of Vertical Milling Machines"
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# Provision of Vertical Milling Machines

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba626056-9332-48f7-a4d3-74b1671267f3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Chester (UK) Limited for the provision of Vertical Milling Machines. The contract is valued at £103,600 GBP and falls under the works category. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period starts on February 24, 2023, and ends on February 23, 2024. The Ministry of Defence in England is the buying organization, and the contract was awarded on February 22, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in manufacturing or engineering sectors, to provide Vertical Milling Machines to the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in this opportunity should ensure compliance with relevant regulations and meet the specified delivery addresses and timeframes outlined in the contract.

## Notice

This notice is for the provision of announcing the contract award to Chester (UK) limited for the Provision of Vertical Milling Machines. Expressions of interest are not required. All contract redaction's have been undertaken in accordance with the exemptions detailed in the Freedom of Information Act 2000 Part 2. A Contracts Finder notice for this procurement was published on 7th October 2022 and can be found at the below link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58e339f7-ac88-43c1-8ef6-9099dc235c0c?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2234c-57b8-429a-ba0e-05df6e993ba2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2023 - 23 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,600 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV7 3EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Shifnal South and Cosford |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHESTER (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2023 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2234c-57b8-429a-ba0e-05df6e993ba2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4a2234c-57b8-429a-ba0e-05df6e993ba2
  22nd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01e279a3-1158-4fed-a2e8-b7a546b9412f
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/58e339f7-ac88-43c1-8ef6-9099dc235c0c?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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