--- title: "704461451-140 MSS 141 SP155 VTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-02" --- # 704461451-140 MSS 141 SP155 VTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is carrying out a public procurement process to directly award a contract to GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd for the supply of Integrated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors and Thyristors, required for the maintenance and operation of Type 45 and Queen Elizabeth class vessels operated by the Royal Navy. This tender falls under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 and uses a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 11th December 2024. The contract is valued at GBP 1,500,000 and will run from 12th December 2024 to 12th December 2029. The items are classified under CPV code 35520000 (Parts for warships) and will be delivered to various locations globally, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical power systems and components, specifically those equipped to supply high-specification military-grade equipment. Although the contract is being directly awarded to GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd due to the unique requirements and exclusive supply arrangements, firms that can demonstrate similar high-level capabilities might seek to establish future partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements with GE Energy. Companies within the defence sector with expertise in providing niche, high-quality components for naval vessels would find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and market positioning. ## Notice The Secretary of State for Defence intends to directly award a contract to GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd for technical reasons under regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for the supply of Integrated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors and Thyristors, which are manufactured by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd exclusively for GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd and are essential for the operation of the VDM25000 electrical power and population converter Machine Bridge Modules and Supply Bridge Modules. These are used exclusively on the Type 45 and Queen Elizabeth class vessels operated by the Royal Navy. These goods are manufactured exclusively by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd for integration into the equipment used on the specified vessels. The manufacturer has confirmed that: The goods are specifically designed and produced for this unique purpose and are not manufactured for any other use or market. GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd has an exclusive supply arrangement with the manufacturer, making them the sole authorised distributor of these goods. As a result, there are no other suppliers capable of providing these goods to the required specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffac06c-cb8c-4069-afa0-e82f2d999679 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35520000 - Parts for warships ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffac06c-cb8c-4069-afa0-e82f2d999679 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffac06c-cb8c-4069-afa0-e82f2d999679 2nd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e68d6d8f-56bd-4fd5-8653-29f9313597bd.json.