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title: "715904532 - PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06eba4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Ministry of Defence"
published: "2026-08-25"
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# 715904532 - PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES

Buyer: Ministry of Defence  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06eba4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence intends to purchase six VIDS-210/LS cables for the Taipan platform. The cables must match the requirements in GD drawing Cable Assembly VIDSOD400410, so the requirement is for specific connection and extension cable assemblies rather than general electrical cabling. This is a goods procurement, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The work is for a central government defence buyer and will suit businesses that manufacture, distribute or can otherwise supply cable assemblies to an exact technical drawing. Suppliers will need to understand the specified VIDS-210/LS product and provide six compliant units for the stated Taipan application. The procurement is presented as a single requirement covering the cable purchase.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Ministry of Defence has declared an intention to buy, but has not issued an invitation to tender. The planned method is a direct award. The estimated value is £14,818.08 excluding VAT, or £17,781.70 including VAT. One planned lot covers the cable supply. The anticipated contract period is from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 4 September 2026. The procurement is above the applicable threshold. The requirement is described against connection cables and extension cables, with the technical specification tied to the GD drawing and Taipan application. The lot is marked as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This will suit a specialist cable manufacturer, authorised distributor or defence supplier able to source and supply VIDS-210/LS cable assemblies precisely in accordance with GD drawing VIDSOD400410. Relevant preparation will include checking product identity, technical conformity, assembly details and compatibility with the Taipan application before the requirement reaches its next stage. Businesses with controlled supply chains for specialist connection and extension cables may be well placed, particularly where they can demonstrate reliable sourcing and quality assurance for a small, exact-quantity requirement. The buyer has indicated that voluntary, community and social enterprises are suitable for the lot, widening its potential relevance beyond larger defence contractors. No wider service, installation or works capability is indicated.

## Notice

THE PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES AS DETAILED IN THE GD DRAWING CABLE ASSEMBLY, VIDSOD400410 FOR TAIPAN

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080881-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,818 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Ministry of Defence |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31224400 - Connection cables
- 31224810 - Extension cables

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2026 at 14:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080881-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080881-2026
  25th August 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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