--- title: "1500000.00" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c172" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c172" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c172.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c172.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-02" --- # 1500000.00 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c172 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c172) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c172.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has completed a direct award contract under regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This procurement is part of the Defence category and pertains to the supply of Integrated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors and Thyristors essential for the Type 45 and Queen Elizabeth-class vessels of the Royal Navy. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, was signed on 2nd December 2024, with the procurement process already in the award stage. GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd, located in Rugby, exclusively supplies these goods manufactured by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd, as no other suppliers meet the required specifications. This tender provides unique opportunities for businesses engaged in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in naval equipment and electronic components. Companies that could potentially benefit include manufacturers of specialised defence components, electronic systems integrators, and firms involved in the maintenance and support of naval vessels. By understanding the specific requirements and the exclusivity of the supply chain, relevant businesses can position themselves for future procurement opportunities and collaborations in similar niche markets. ## Notice The Secretary of State for Defence intends to directly award a contract to GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd for technical reasons under regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for the supply of Integrated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors and Thyristors, which are manufactured by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd exclusively for GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd and are essential for the operation of the VDM25000 electrical power and population converter Machine Bridge Modules and Supply Bridge Modules. These are used exclusively on the Type 45 and Queen Elizabeth class vessels operated by the Royal Navy. These goods are manufactured exclusively by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd for integration into the equipment used on the specified vessels. The manufacturer has confirmed that: The goods are specifically designed and produced for this unique purpose and are not manufactured for any other use or market. GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd has an exclusive supply arrangement with the manufacturer, making them the sole authorised distributor of these goods. As a result, there are no other suppliers capable of providing these goods to the required specification ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Secretary of State for Defence intends to directly award a contract to GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd for technical reasons under regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for the supply of Integrated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors and Thyristors, which are manufactured by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd exclusively for GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd and are essential for the operation of the VDM25000 electrical power and population converter Machine Bridge Modules and Supply Bridge Modules. These are used exclusively on the Type 45 and Queen Elizabeth class vessels operated by the Royal Navy. These goods are manufactured exclusively by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd for integration into the equipment used on the specified vessels. The manufacturer has confirmed that: The goods are specifically designed and produced for this unique purpose and are not manufactured for any other use or market. GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd has an exclusive supply arrangement with the manufacturer, making them the sole authorised distributor of these goods. As a result, there are no other suppliers capable of providing these goods to the required specification. ### Procurement Information The Secretary of State for Defence intends to directly award a contract to GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd for technical reasons under regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for the supply of Integrated Gate Bi-Polar Transistors and Thyristors, which are manufactured by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd exclusively for GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd and are essential for the operation of the VDM25000 electrical power and population converter Machine Bridge Modules and Supply Bridge Modules. These are used exclusively on the Type 45 and Queen Elizabeth class vessels operated by the Royal Navy. These goods are manufactured exclusively by Dynex Semiconductor Ltd for integration into the equipment used on the specified vessels. The manufacturer has confirmed that: The goods are specifically designed and produced for this unique purpose and are not manufactured for any other use or market. GE Energy Power Conversion Ltd has an exclusive supply arrangement with the manufacturer, making them the sole authorised distributor of these goods. As a result, there are no other suppliers capable of providing these goods to the required specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038739-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Dec 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 | £1,500,000 | ## 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35520000 - Parts for warships ## Release History - 2 Dec 2024 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038739-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/59158/detail.si - https://des.mod.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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