The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems

Ministry of Defence
West Midlands

Provision of light and power distribution system spares, specifically matching manufacturer part numbers (MPNs) codified to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The requirement involves a defined basket of items for MoD Abbey Wood, where technical drawings are unavailable for third-party competition. The contract ensures continuity of supply for legacy systems where the incumbent holds exclusive product knowledge and codification rights.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £3.5m; As published
Published: 8 July 2024; Find a Tender
Awarded: 22 January 2025; Blakley Electrics
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Supply and distribution of proprietary electrical spares and power distribution components for defence infrastructure and operational equipment maintenance requirements.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
8 July 2024
Contract awardedto Blakley Electrics
22 January 2025
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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Type: Other public body
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How it compares

42× the typical electrical wholesale contract (£82k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/855877/the-supply-of-spares-for-light-and-power-distribution-systems
Buyer reference: IRM23/7636
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ministry of Defence. The Supply of Spares for Light and Power Distribution Systems. Contract award, 8 July 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/855877/the-supply-of-spares-for-light-and-power-distribution-systems (accessed 12 October 2026).