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title: "704386451 - MSS/139 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Driers and Filtration Equipment Fitted to HM Ships and Subs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04acf9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# 704386451 - MSS/139 - Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Driers and Filtration Equipment Fitted to HM Ships and Subs

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04acf9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is seeking suppliers for the spares inclusive upkeep of driers and filtration equipment fitted to HM Ships and Submarines. The contract is classified under the industry category of "Compressed-air dryers" with CPV code 39721321. This procurement falls under the goods category and follows a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons and lack of competition. The procurement process is at the Award stage, with the contract signed on 19 August 2024. The delivery locations include HMNB Portsmouth and other regions within the UK, primarily UKK1 and UKK13. Key recent activities include a contract update on 16 October 2024 and an award made to L.B. Bentley Limited for a gross amount of £26,266,901.92.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of compressed-air dryers and associated filtration equipment, especially those with experience in naval applications. The procurement is particularly suited for companies possessing unique technical capabilities required to meet the stringent demands of the Ministry of Defence. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a foothold in the defence sector, promote their expertise in naval systems, and build long-term relationships with a major governmental buyer. The tender calls for a supplier adept at ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment critical to naval operations, making it an attractive prospect for firms with relevant technical qualifications and a track record of high-quality service delivery.

## Notice

Spares Inclusive Upkeep of Driers and Filtration Equipment fitted to HM Ships and Subs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033439-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,889,084 |

## 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | L.B. BENTLEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39721321 - Compressed-air dryers

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 15:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033439-2024
- 16 Oct 2024 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033421-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.lb-bentley.com/

## Provenance

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