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title: "Project Whetstone - Contract Award Notice"
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# Project Whetstone - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9ff4f8f-003d-47b4-b00e-734a83722c13

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for Project Whetstone for the supply of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products valued at GBP 1,192,742.46. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold. The contract period is from May 31, 2024, to May 30, 2026. The buying organisation, Ministry of Defence, is located in Swansea, England. The tender period ended on April 5, 2024, with Trauma Simulation Ltd being the successful supplier.

This contract presents opportunities for suppliers of goods in the medical and training services industry to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in supplying medical equipment and services should consider engaging with the Ministry of Defence for potential future contracts. The awarded contract notice is available on Contracts Finder for further information.

## Notice

Contract award notice for Project Whetstone

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf73cfba-ea44-4f28-8fa3-def6e8309b3e |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 May 2024 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,192,742 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,192,742 |
| 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 | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRAUMA SIMULATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 13:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf73cfba-ea44-4f28-8fa3-def6e8309b3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf73cfba-ea44-4f28-8fa3-def6e8309b3e
  31st May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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