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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dbbf

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract to Blakley Electrics for the procurement of Lighting and Power Distribution Systems. The procurement process was in the tender stage and involved goods in the industry category of Electric motors, generators and transformers. The contract, worth £2,420,000, was signed on 6th June 2023. The delivery address is in Harlow, Essex.

This tender for Lighting and Power Distribution Systems presents an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, especially those experienced in providing purchase contracts. The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer, has specified key requirements for the equipment and logistical support, outlining the scope and expectations for interested providers. Businesses capable of meeting the stringent operational and safety standards set by the Ministry of Defence would be well-suited to compete in this tender.

## Notice

The Authority had a requirement for the purchase, validation and through life support for Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS). LAPDS is a plug-in, outdoor distribution system that supplies the power needs of temporary domestic and technical accommodation installations globally. It distributes three-phase and single-phase mains power (230V and 110V) available for catering, air conditioning, heating and welfare facilities. LAPDS can be supplied from generators via a Generator Interface Unit or from a permanent Host Nation Supply (HNS). The Operational Infrastructure Delivery Team (OI DT), part of the Land Equipment Operating Centre in DE&S, is responsible for the procurement and in-service support of equipment used by the British ARMY during operations. The Project Aim is to deliver additional Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS) to replenish stocks and support Exercises and Operations until the future projects Manoeuvre Shelter (MAN S) and Static Infrastructure and Project (SIP) delivers a replacement. There are currently not enough In-Service LAPDS assets to meet the current operational reserve and support the increased demands and usage for LAPDS on Exercises and Operations. Therefore, this procurement is required to ensure the capability is uplifted to fulfil anticipated demands for on-going and future Operations and Exercises. To provide potential providers with guidance on the desired scope, key requirements are summarised below. The key requirements set out are not exhaustive but does give an indication of the Users Key Requirements. Equipment Key Requirements: a) LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments. b) The system shall be capable of being transported and stored at the lowest value of atmospheric pressure for the highest elevation contemplated for NATO forces. c) The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation d) LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading e) LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms. f) The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics g) LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment. h) The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life. -Logistical Support Key Requirements: ILS Elements to support initial equipment procurement, to include; a) Supportability Analysis b) Initial Spares identification and supply c) Technical Documentations to support Trials, Training and initial delivery. d) Training provision ILS Elements to support the equipment throughout its In-Service life, to include: e) Continued spares support f) Upkeep of Technical Documentation g) OEM Repair capability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017830-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,420,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH35 West Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLAKLEY ELECTRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2023 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017830-2023

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