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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d180b61a-dbf3-4ad4-aff4-e89b34e4a02d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure Portable Gas Detectors and associated servicing aids to replace obsolete equipment, with a total contract value of £900,000. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as gas-detection apparatus (CPV code 38431100). The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th August 2021, and the contract period is expected to run from 25th October 2021 through to 24th October 2025. Interested suppliers can find the full details and documentation on the relevant procurement platforms.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying gas-detection equipment and associated technology. Successful engagement in this procurement could provide a substantial revenue stream and enhance the market presence of suppliers capable of meeting the needs of the Ministry of Defence, given the technical specificity of the equipment required and the long-term nature of the contract.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for Contract 701547416 - Supply of Portable Gas Detectors and associated servicing aids for use in the MOD to replace obsolete equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50407432-52f9-4e31-949b-d1c6330a31cb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 16 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | DEESIDE |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH5 2LS |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Flintshire |
| Electoral ward | Queensferry and Sealand |
| Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE SAFETY DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50407432-52f9-4e31-949b-d1c6330a31cb
- 24 Jun 2021 at 10:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93f7884-fee8-4d07-a420-229d9d9d6e03

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50407432-52f9-4e31-949b-d1c6330a31cb
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a93f7884-fee8-4d07-a420-229d9d9d6e03
  24th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51371
  DSP Opportunity Link

## Provenance

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