Published date: 5 July 2023

Withdrawn opportunity - This means that the contract has been withdrawn early. This could be due to a change of circumstances.


Closing: 4 December 2022, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Surveying instruments - 38296000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£2,500,000

Procurement reference

tender_288447/1140714

Published date

5 July 2023

Closing date

4 December 2022

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

21 March 2023

Contract end date

21 March 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

This is a Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice for: Light and Power Distribution Systems

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.

Equipment Key Requirements

LAPDS shall be able to operate in Core Region environments.

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.

The system shall remain safe, with no drop in performance, when exposed to precipitation

LAPDS shall operate when under the effects of snow loading

LAPDS shall be protected from the effects of Lightning Strikes and Electrical Storms.

The System shall be suitable for transport, operation, maintenance and storage by personnel with a wide range of user characteristics

LAPDS shall be able to interface with current UK forces and civilian power generation equipment.

The System and associated elements shall be capable of disposal by the authority safely and economically at the end of its in-service life.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Lighting and Power Distribution System (LAPDS)

  • Opportunity
  • Published 4 November 2022

Links

About the buyer

Contact name

Thomas Neill

Address

Operational Infrastructure, ELM 1C, NH4, MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Telephone

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Email

thomas.neill103@mod.gov.uk