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title: "C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) Transparency Notice"
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# C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d41730c5-f463-41f4-b272-bda83467675b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process titled "C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) Transparency Notice" under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement, classified under the industry category of cordage, involved the award of a contract for the provision of cord, thread, and bungee items within the West Midlands, UK. The key dates include the contract period starting from 19th August 2025 to 26th May 2026, with the award notice published on 28th August 2025. The procurement was in the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of cordage-related goods to engage with governmental procurement channels, specifically those capable of fulfilling framework agreements. Worthington Industrial Products Ltd, an SME, successfully secured the contract, indicating a preference or suitability for small to medium enterprises. The Ministry of Defence, with its significant purchasing power and expansive operations, presents an attractive opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their business operations within the defence sector.

## Notice

Contracts Finder Awarded Contract Transparency Notice for award of tasking C17CSAE/714881450 (mini-competition 16) under the C17CSAE/708795450 Provision of Cord, Thread, Bungee and Associated Items Multi Supplier Framework Contract. Provision of NSN 4020995394998 CRD NYLN GRN (1 RL of 283m) Qty. 500. Value of contract redacted on grounds of Commercial Interests under Section 43 the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfd3861-a239-47ba-a132-4c2e4dfbe9b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 26 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39541120 - Cordage

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfd3861-a239-47ba-a132-4c2e4dfbe9b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecfd3861-a239-47ba-a132-4c2e4dfbe9b9
  28th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/942dfa00-72d7-49fa-a221-e106f030f2d2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a379d52d-7bfe-4675-bcfe-f2db1cb9ab61
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33920b70-9fce-4043-be2e-5eff48133b67
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