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title: "LSMS014 - Supply of Furniture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042658"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-12-18"
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# LSMS014 - Supply of Furniture

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042658

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to Varivane Industries Limited for the supply and support of furniture exclusively for use on board HM Ships and Submarines. The contract, with an estimated value of approximately £6 million ex VAT, will last for 2 years from February 2024. The procurement method used was negotiated without publication of a contract notice, justified by technical reasons, as Varivane Industries Limited is the only supplier with the necessary expertise and access to specific know-how and tools.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing furniture for defence purposes. Given the specific technical requirements and sole supplier justification, companies with expertise in manufacturing bespoke furniture for maritime environments would be well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence has outlined the need for furniture designed for HM Ships and Submarines, highlighting the importance of quality, durability, and compliance with Defence and Security regulations in the procurement process.

## Notice

Supply of Furniture for HM Ships and Submarines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The supply of Furniture for HM Ships and Submarines.

Options: One Additional Option Year.

### Procurement Information

The Maritime Spares Delivery Team (MS), part of the UK Ministry of Defence (the "Authority"), intends to award a contract to Varivane Industries Limited for the provision of Supply and Support of Furniture exclusively for use on board HM Ships and Submarines for a period of 2 years from February 2024. The estimated contract value is circa PS6M ex VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with [Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 for technical reasons. Varivane Industries Limited, has the specific know-how, tools and means access to codified drawings to provide this requirement and are the only supplier who have the tooling and expertise to be able to fulfil the contract. The Authority does not have access to the proprietary information, technical drawings and specifications for the articles necessary to carry out or compete this requirement as Varivane has not licensed out any of the necessary information to a third party.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037076-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 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 | £6,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39100000 - Furniture

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037076-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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