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title: "The Supply of Machines and Equipment for Testing and Measuring"
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# The Supply of Machines and Equipment for Testing and Measuring

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec4673d6-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for "The Supply of Machines and Equipment for Testing and Measuring," classified under the industry category of machines and apparatus for testing and measuring. The contract, valued at £4,500,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method following a restricted procedure. The contract period spans from 7th October 2015 to 6th October 2017, with the tender period concluding on 29th July 2015. The delivery location is based in Telford, West Midlands, with the winning supplier being Alpha Electronics (Southern) Ltd.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying testing and measuring equipment. Businesses that are innovative and capable of delivering high-quality machinery would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts within the defence sector. The involvement of a large-scale buyer such as the Ministry of Defence underscores the potential for substantial contracts in this industry, encouraging growth and development for suppliers capable of meeting stringent requirements.

## Notice

LSBU10/1146 Supply of Machines and Equipment for Testing and Measuring

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ca0743-49ce-4df6-9928-fcd5df67a839 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2015 - 6 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | TELFORD |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF2 8JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Donnington |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA ELECTRONICS (SOUTHERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ca0743-49ce-4df6-9928-fcd5df67a839

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ca0743-49ce-4df6-9928-fcd5df67a839
  23rd October 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3384cf71-d8f6-40cf-871a-ccc171122ab5
  LSBU10-1146 Annex C
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/577055b8-4e5f-4d74-902a-c6a4d044a624
  LSBU10-1146 Terms Conditions SC2 04-15 - Copy
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c37c62d4-9c84-4c69-a6f1-f263afe3e754
  Annex A to LSBU10-1146 completed

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