Awarded

Supply of Hand Tools and Associated Items to UK Ministry of Defence

Awarded 31 Jul 2024

Awarded31 Jul 2024

Value£60,000,000.00

SupplierCarwood Motor Units Ltd,Central Management Catalogue Agency (UK) Ltd,Joseph Gleave and Son Ltd,TW Engineering Co. Ltd

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryManufacturing & Industrial

Expires in 9mo2y 12mo term, 76% elapsed

Awarded 31 July 2024Expires 30 July 2027

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Carwood Motor Units Ltd, Central Management Catalogue Agency (UK) Ltd, Joseph Gleave and Son Ltd, and TW Engineering Co.

Ltd for the supply of hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, and associated items.

The multi-supplier framework agreement, valued at £60 million including the option year, has a duration of three years with one optional year.

The contract covers approximately 4,000 items codified to NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs), with suppliers required to provide items in accordance with designated manufacturers and part numbers.

The framework was awarded to up to four compliant bidders based on the most economically advantageous tender, considering pricing and responses to social value and quality questions.

The contract includes key performance indicators for delivery and quality, with remedies for poor performance, and requires the contractor to maintain UKAS Accredited ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent certification.

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