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title: "LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-09-24"
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# LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8ab68d8-4b84-4549-8722-8099acd28dd6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines", classified under the industry category of furniture (CPV: 39000000). This contract, valued at £6,000,000, covers a wide geographical scope including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The procurement stage is complete, with key dates including a tender period that ended on 12th August 2024 and a contract period running from 11th September 2024 to 10th September 2026. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as identified by the suitability criteria. Companies in the furniture supply industry, especially those capable of delivering high-quality furnishings on a potentially international scale, would find this contract particularly lucrative. Organisations specialising in the provision of integrated furnishing solutions for naval ships and submarines will benefit from this opportunity. The awarded supplier, Varivane Industries Limited, based in Devizes, Wiltshire, exemplifies the type of SME that is well-suited to compete successfully for contracts of this nature.

## Notice

Notice of the Contract Award decision for the LSMS/014 - Supply of Furniture on RN Ships and Submarines Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265cd4b9-c3b5-4c52-85e4-678100f0d597 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 10 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIVANE INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 14:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265cd4b9-c3b5-4c52-85e4-678100f0d597
- 24 Sep 2024 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265cd4b9-c3b5-4c52-85e4-678100f0d597

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/265cd4b9-c3b5-4c52-85e4-678100f0d597
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e4db04e-60c5-4b5e-9dd2-b4b9ee40828d
  Redacted CAN files.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745d8894-ce5f-4d27-9b2f-538ff84d4927
  Redacted CAN files.

## Provenance

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